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U.S. strikes on Iran’s coastal defenses and missile sites ignite a dangerous new phase in the Middle East conflict, as Tehran retaliates by attacking U.S. allies and tankers — shattering an interim deal meant to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This vital waterway, carrying a fifth of global oil and gas, is now once again under threat, with oil prices soaring and the global economy teetering. With the U.S. threatening to forcibly reopen the strait and Iran refusing to back down, experts warn this could spiral into full-scale war unless diplomacy acts fast — and the U.S. risks violating international norms by reinstating its blockade and charging ships for passage.

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