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Trump reinstates US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage broadly agrees that the US and Iran are engaged in a conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. However, the framing and tone of the coverage differ, with all sources having a right-leaning perspective. The tone ranges from confrontational to serious and critical, with some outlets focusing on the US-Iran military tensions and others on the conflict escalation or Iran's response to alleged ceasefire breaches.
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Trump reinstates US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump said the United States has restored its blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz and would demand a 20 per cent fee on all other cargo transiting the shipping lane. In a further breakdown of relations with Iran, the President said the US Navy would stop “Iran’s ships entering or leaving” [...]
13 Jul, 16:25
FT UK
US will ‘run’ Strait of Hormuz after strikes with Iran, Trump says
Week of escalating military tensions over the waterway risks reigniting full-scale war
13 Jul, 13:37
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GB News
US launches new round of strikes against Iran as Strait of Hormuz again closed
The US has launched a new set of strikes against Iran after the IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
US Central Command (Centcom) released a statement announcing a third round of strikes against Iran at 12.39am.
On Saturday, Iran said the strait was closed "until further notice" after a commercial vessel "jeopardised maritime security" by traversing the waterway through an unapproved route.
The Islamic Revolu…
12 Jul, 02:21