According to the semi-official Mehr News Agency, more than 3,700 cargo trucks are reportedly stalled at Iranâs borders with Turkey and Pakistan, with truckers alleging delays of up to 20 days amidst extreme heat and logistical shortages. Coinciding with a reported nearly 30% decline in non-oil exports to $15 billion, these trade disruptions occur against the backdrop of a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and recent cross-border attacks affecting Iraq-Saudi Arabia pipeline operations.
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- UP NEXT Trump Suspends Military Escorts in Hormuz 1 Day Into Operation01:52 U.S. had military security teams on board commercial ships to defend from Iranian attacks02:06 Pope Leo rejects Trumpâs suggestion he supports Iranâs nuclear ambitions01:05 Trump Addresses Soaring Gas Prices as Average Hits $4.4802:01 US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate02:18 Iran attacks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz02:31 Trump Says US Navy Will Escort Ships out of Strait of Hormuz02:18 Trump says the U.S. will âfree upâ ships in the Strait of Hormuz02:17 Trump says Iran wants to make a deal but he is 'not satisfied' with proposal01:39 Trump says he considers the War Powers Act 'unconstitutional'01:47 US Gas Prices Surge 9 Cents in Just One Day to $4.39 a Gallon01:54 National Average for Gas Prices Now at $4.30 a Gallon02:08 Trump Vows to Keep Hormuz Blockade as Gas Prices Climb Higher02:03 Trump says blockade will stay until Iran makes nuclear deal01:39 Trump speaks on Iran war while toasting King Charles00:47 Violence by Israeli settlers in West Bank surges during Iran War, human rights groups say04:55 Hope for US-Iran peace deal fading01:39 Confusion Grows Over Potential Peace Talks Between US and Iran01:55 Trump says Iran is âmaking an offerâ01:40 Trump warns U.S. will âshoot and killâ Iranian mine boats02:25 NBC News NOW - UP NEXT Trump Suspends Military Escorts in Hormuz 1 Day Into Operation01:52 U.S. had military security teams on board commercial ships to defend from Iranian attacks02:06 Pope Leo rejects Trumpâs suggestion he supports Iranâs nuclear ambitions01:05 Trump Addresses Soaring Gas Prices as Average Hits $4.4802:01 US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate02:18 Iran attacks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz02:31 Play All
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