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Iran Defies U.S., Blocks Strait of Hormuz

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has reached a critical flashpoint: Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply. As of mid-March 2026, this chokepoint remains heavily disrupted, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and testing alliances under the Trump administration. […]