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Egypt Independentvia CNNApr 14, 2026International

Trump’s strait blockade risks another serious blow to the global economy

President Trump ordered a US military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran following failed peace negotiations.

Trump’s strait blockade risks another serious blow to the global economy
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President Trump has ordered a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks with Iran, aiming to collapse Tehran's economy despite risks of spiking global oil prices and further diplomatic isolation.

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