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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens Amid US-Iran Tensions

Tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, impacting the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping traffic through the vital waterway has fallen sharply due to heightened security risks and stalled peace talks, raising concerns about oil prices and regional stability.

21 Aug, 02:50 — 21 Aug, 02:50
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France 24High3d ago

Middle East live: Hormuz shipping traffic falls as Iran-US talks stall

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Thursday, with just seven commodity vessels crossing the vital waterway, as heightened security risks and stalled US-Iran peace talks deterred ships from using the key energy route. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

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