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United States and Iran Escalate Military Standoff Over Control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran has rejected United States claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said American forces are prepared to maintain a naval blockade of Iranian ports indefinitely, adding to volatility in global oil markets.
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