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Chokepoint Madness: Iran Refuses Hormuz Talks As Houthis Threaten Red Sea Strait
Chokepoint Madness: Iran Refuses Hormuz Talks As Houthis Threaten Red Sea Strait
Summary
Oil rises on news of a second massive Marine deployment toward Gulf in a week, as Trump calls NATO a 'paper tiger'.
IRGC contradicts Bibi: says missile production is ongoing, is of "no concern" - even as IRGC spokesman Ali Mohammad Naeini is reported killed.
Energy war ongoing: Major sites damaged across the region - Haifa refinery hit, Qatar LNG output cut 17%, Kuwait facilities ablaze.
Kharg Island escalation looms: Trump admin weighing seizure of Kharg Island to reopen Hormuz; Thousands...
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