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ECONOMIC DIVIDE

Strait of Hormuz crisis and the illegal US naval blockade

The US economy is being hit hard by the war against Iran, with rising transport, manufacturing, and food costs, and immediate blow to household budgets.

POLITICS

Iran says trade routes, border security remain intact despite US blockade

A senior Iranian official says all land and sea borders, as well as customs points, are actively functioning for both imports and exports.

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CONVERSATIONS

Strait of Hormuz disruption to have major economic and geopolitical consequences: Economist

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy markets, and any significant disruption or closure would have major economic and geopolitical consequences, says a UK-based economist.

DEFENSE

Failed Strait of Hormuz blockade forces US pivot as Iran’s strategic patience and leverage grow

US was forced to abandon its failed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, pivoting to the so-called “Project Freedom” – a desperate and risky gambit compelled by Iran’s strategic patience, military consolidation, and growing leverage.

ECONOMIC DIVIDE

Illegal US naval blockade

When it comes to naval blockades, the one executing it is meant to target one country, but in the case of US naval blockade, the world economy is reeling in a crisis.

POLITICS

Iranian ports active, US blockade failing, says shipping syndicate chief

Head of Iran’s shipping syndicate says the country’s ports are operating normally despite the so-called US blockade.

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POLITICS

Iran slams US ‘moving goalposts’, disarray in decision-making

Tehran says shifting positions of the US negotiators, lack of coordination in decision-making in Washington, and also total collapse of trust between Iran and the US are among the main obstacles to reaching an agreement to end the war.

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