How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

After the US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28, Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.

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Internal political tensions, regional proxy conflicts, and international standoffs regarding Iran's nuclear program and geopolitical influence.

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