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strikeMay 12, 2026
OPINION | The Iran conflict shifts to a high-stakes battle for control over Hormuz
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The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the central battleground of the Iran conflict. The passage of a handful of oil and gas tankers in recent days, apparently with Tehran’s consent, hints at tacit acceptance of its control. This foreshadows a more dangerous phase in what is fast turning into a Hormuz war.
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The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the central battleground of the Iran conflict. The passage of a handful of oil and gas tankers in recent days, apparently with Tehran’s consent, hints at tacit acceptance of its control. This foreshadows a more dangerous phase in what is fast t…
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