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Iran’s oil is trapped while rivals’ exports from the Persian Gulf are poised to surge, but Tehran could do whatever it takes to break the chokehold

First publishedAug 16, 15:33 UTC
Last updatedAug 16, 21:15 UTC · 14m ago
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can’t fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran can’t stop every ship from transporting oil through narrow waterway. At the same time, the U.S.

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can’t fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran can’t stop every ship from transporting oil through narrow waterway. At the same time, the U.S. is preventing Iran from exporting its crude supplies or importing critical goods, while American forces grapple with munitions and readiness issues. The result has been a stalemate where oil prices stay choppy but relatively in check and missiles are still launched without all-out war returning.

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can’t fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran can’t stop every ship from transporting oil through narrow waterway. At the same time, the U.S.
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2 outlets, average source rating 6.0/10.
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    Iran’s oil is trapped while rivals’ exports from the Persian Gulf are poised to surge, but Tehran could do whatever it takes to break the chokehold

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