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US-Iran Hormuz conflict: Maritime impasse and price surges
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Latest: Oil prices surge amid Middle East shipping attacks and Strait of Hormuz deadlock
The US–Iran maritime standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified, causing significant global economic volatility. While President Trump previously claimed the strait was navigable, a diplomatic impasse has stalled r
US-Iran conflict: maritime impasse and shifting diplomacy
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Latest: Iran conflict complicates exit strategy for President Trump
The conflict has entered its eighth month, characterized by a cycle of military strikes and stalled diplomacy. While President Trump previously claimed the “perimeters of a deal” had been reached, the reprieve has proven
Saudi Red Sea defence alliance faces widening threats
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Latest: Abdullah bin Salem Alshehri appointed commander of Saudi‑led maritime defence coalition
Since the Houthi‑declared maritime embargo on 20 July 2026, the fourteen‑nation Multinational Defensive Maritime Alliance has struggled to keep Saudi oil flowing through the Red Sea. The blockade cut Bab el‑Mandeb traffi