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US pressure on Iran escalates over oil and the Strait of Hormuz

The United States is squeezing Iran’s economy and oil sales, while an Iranian official says the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran’s control. The headlines indicate a dispute over strategic control of the waterway.

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Escalation around Hormuz could threaten global energy shipments and maritime security.

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  1. Strait of Hormuz is 'American territory', says Trump as Iran tensions escalate ↗theweek.in · Article published: Aug 22, 2026, 2:21 AM UTC
  2. Trump Escalates Iran Rhetoric, Claims US Has 'Total Control' Over Strait Of Hormuz ↗freepressjournal.in · Article published: Aug 22, 2026, 8:49 AM UTC
  3. Iran allows Iraqi tankers through Strait of Hormuz, as Trump calls it 'American territory' ↗lbc.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC
  4. Iran-US war: Trump steps up economic pressure as Strait of Hormuz remains at centre of deadlock ↗ibtimes.co.in · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
  5. Trump's 'Economic D-Day' vs Iran's Oil Chokehold: High-Stakes Showdown at the Strait of Hormuz ↗openthemagazine.com · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC
  6. Trump Escalates Iran Rhetoric, Claims US Has 'Total Control' Over Strait Of Hormuz ↗ibtimes.co.in · Article published: Aug 23, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
  7. Iran Boomerang: How Trump's Sanctions War and the Strait of Hormuz Showdown Threaten Global Oil and Shipping ↗openthemagazine.com · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
  8. Iran's acting defense chief dismisses Trump's claim on Strait of Hormuz ↗globalsecurity.org · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

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