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Strait
4 months ago
Passage for vessels is designed to show Iran’s dominance over waterway and limit diplomatic isolation, analysts suspect
War is like a love affair, says EU’s Kallas. It’s hard to get out of. ⊕
The bloc's top diplomat expressed concerns over a potentially complicated arrangement in the Strait of Hormuz.
How risky would it be to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz? ○
Military and naval experts say the escort plan faces several formidable challenges.
UK minister jibes that Trump 'doesn't know what he's doing' in Iran war and it was 'obvious' Tehran would close Strait of Hormuz ⊖⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Trade minister Chris Bryant raised fears Donald Trump 'doesn't know what he's doing', saying it was 'obvious' Iran would block the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East ⊕
US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Could oil hit $200 a barrel? Analysts no longer think it is far-fetched ⊖
Prices are likely to rise substantially if the Strait of Hormuz remains, in effect, closed, market watchers say.
US explored tying naval escorts in Strait of Hormuz to government insurance ○
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a story from Financial Times ✅ › Financial Times
Vessels seeking protection may be required to take out cover from programme run by Development Finance Corporation
Pentagon asks White House for $200BILLION as Trump considers deployment of thousands of troops for next phase in war with Iran ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
A supplemental funding request of up to $200billion and the potential of Donald Trump deploying troops to secure the Strait of Hormuz could signal a new phase in the war with Iran.
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