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Story summary
- Iran has effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supplies through a key waterway.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened military action to reopen the strait and pursued diplomacy, while Iran denies talks.
- The blockade heightens risks for commercial vessels as Iran uses mobile missiles and unconventional warfare.
- Nearly 2,000 vessels remain trapped in the Persian Gulf, while the United States deploys additional troops to the region.
