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strikeAug 14, 2026

US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz

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US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz By Jonathan Saul, Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali LONDON/PANAMA CITY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to grind to a near standstill on Friday after two more ships were attacked there and the United States…

Source: Jonathan Saul; Phil Stewart; Idrees Ali; The Detroit News — Read the full report

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  • Jonathan Saul; Phil Stewart; Idrees Ali; The Detroit NewsBy Jonathan Saul; Phil Stewart; Idrees Ali; The Detroit News

    US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz London/Panama City — Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to grind to a near standstill on Friday after two more ships were attacked there and the United States said it could maintain a na…

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