Iran Strikes Gulf Oil Hub as Allies Resist Trump Hormuz Plan 

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Iran has struck new targets across the Persian Gulf, including a key UAE oil hub, escalating regional tensions as US allies resist President Trump's calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict raises major concerns about global energy supply disruption and potential offramps to end the Iran war.

Iran struck new targets across the Persian Gulf, hitting a key United Arab Emirates oil hub as US allies balked at President Donald Trump’s demands to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Natasha Hall, associate fellow at Chatham House, said Trump has made conflicting statements about possible offramps to conclude the war with Iran, but the other outstanding question is what would come afterward. (Source: Bloomberg)

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