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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again amid US blockade row

Nathan Musa23 hours ago23 hours ago02 mins

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz has returned to restricted status, deepening tensions with the United States. Iran announced that control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state” after accusing the United States of piracy through its continuing blockade of Iranian ports. The statement came from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…

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South Korea Secures Oil Supply Amid Hormuz Blockade

Nathan Musa4 days ago4 days ago03 mins

Seoul moves fast to shield energy supply from global tensions. South Korea has secured more than 270 million barrels of crude oil from suppliers unaffected by the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring stable energy supply despite rising geopolitical risks. The announcement was made by Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to the president,…