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Hegseth Downplays Risk of Sailing Through Strait of Hormuz as Merchant Traffic Sees Small Increase
Cargo vessels and tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz saw a minimal rise last week, despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s denial the waterway is facing a blockage. Shipping analysis Lloyd’s List reported Monday that recent transits still represent less than 10 percent of the average traffic.
Saudi Gazette
Attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz escalate as three vessels hit on Wednesday
Attacks on ships are escalating in the Arabian Gulf as Israel and Iran both launched fresh waves of intense strikes overnight.
US oil prices jump above $100 a barrel. Trump’s Strait of Hormuz plan has hit a snag.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. military would remain around Iran until a real agreement is reached and fully complied with.
First Thing: US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes
Iran says Americans will be hit with higher fuel prices due to the blockade. Plus, summers are growing longer globally