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strikeSep 11, 2026

The US has loosened Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, but the costly war is far from over

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In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran's grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran's own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall.

Source: JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated PressBy JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press

    In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran's grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran's own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall. But the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in February — intended to last a …

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