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Hormuz Bottleneck Limits Trump’s Options on Iran
Iran’s pressure in the Strait of Hormuz is limiting Donald Trump’s room to maneuver, even as tensions rise in Lebanon. The article says hundreds of ships are trapped or delayed, global energy flows are being squeezed, and a full reopening could take two to three months.
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What happened
- 01Iran is exploiting the Strait of Hormuz to constrain Trump’s response.
- 02About 850 ships and 150 VLCCs are stuck or waiting.
- 03The main shipping lane is mined, cutting traffic to 30% of normal.
- 04Clearing the route could take 60 to 90 days.
- 05War-risk insurance costs and security fears are worsening the shutdown.
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- ArabNone
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