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Iran’s top security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, is set to unveil a new exclusion zone around the Strait of Hormuz, targeting ships attempting to transit the vital chokepoint—and slapping them with sanctions. This move comes amid escalating tensions following U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers, claimed as retaliation for Iran’s missile launches. With nine million barrels of oil flowing daily through the strait—according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright—America’s naval presence is critical to maintaining global energy flows. Yet Iran insists its exports remain steady at one to 1.5 million barrels per day, painting a stark contrast in narratives and underscoring the fragile balance of power in this globally pivotal waterway.

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