Iran ratchets up talk of controlling Hormuz ahead of new talks

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Iran ratchets up talk of controlling Hormuz ahead of new talks

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Iran has escalated its rhetoric about controlling the strategic Strait of Hormuz ahead of new talks in Qatar, adding pressure to diplomatic negotiations with the US amid ongoing regional tensions.

That stance will add to the pressure around the next round of talks, which the U.S. has said are set to take place in Qatar on Tuesday.

World Security Politics Energy Shipping Iran Strait of Hormuz diplomacy oil trade Middle East tension

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