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Iran Restricts Strait of Hormuz Access, Threatening Global Oil

3/31/2026

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Iran declares ships cannot transit the Strait of Hormuz without its approval, a move that threatens global oil and gas supplies.
The move follows U.S. and Israeli attacks and worsens a Southeast Asian fuel shortage, including Myanmar, where traffic restrictions rise as reserves dwindle.
Republicans warn about the campaign's costs and aims, which could shift support to U.S. President Donald Trump as the war continues.

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Iran declares ships cannot transit the Strait of Hormuz without its approval, a move that threatens global oil and gas supplies.
The move follows U.S. and Israeli attacks and worsens a Southeast Asian fuel shortage, including Myanmar, where traffic restrictions rise as reserves dwindle.
Republicans warn about the campaign's costs and aims, which could shift support to U.S. President Donald Trump as the war continues.