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U . S . Prepares New Iran Sanctions as Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz Grow
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from wmal.com · United States
The U.S. is preparing new sanctions against Iran amidst growing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. This indicates escalating geopolitical and economic pressures.
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