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Iran’s escalating demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—calling for U.S. troop withdrawal, sanctions lifted, and war damage compensation—are met with a sharp countermove from President Trump, who insists Iran pay for lives lost in attacks on U.S. ships and protesters. With global oil flows choked and America’s strategic reserves at a 40-year low, the Strait has become a high-stakes chessboard where both sides wield leverage: Iran sees it as a geopolitical lifeline, while Trump turns the tables by demanding retribution. Behind closed doors, negotiations simmer—but the real battle is being fought in headlines, with every move carrying the weight of global energy security.

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