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Iran stops a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran stops a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz — US shoots down two drones

FACTS

  • Iran says a tanker tried to pass the strait without permission and ignored warnings from the Revolutionary Guard
  • The US downed two Iranian attack drones; shipping through the strait is still possible, insiders say
  • Trump says a peace deal with Iran could come this weekend, but Iran hasn’t confirmed that yet

TAKEAWAY

The Strait of Hormuz stays a geopolitical hotspot — oil and tension go hand in hand here.

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