Morning Bid: Iran widens war on shipping, Trump talks Strait - Reuters
Morning Bid: Iran widens war on shipping, Trump talks Strait Reuters
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"ensure the free flow of energy to the world"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"show some guts"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the war with Iran could end very soon"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"In today’s context, sending warships or civilian vessels into the Strait of Hormuz would be suicidal."
— Pascal Ausseur , Academic
"A ceasefire agreement with Iran would make the situation shift from suicidal to dangerous."
— Pascal Ausseur , Academic
"Being on the receiving end of the potentially deadly strikes was unnerving and exhausting."
— Jérôme Henry , Other
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Captain of the French frigate Alsace during escort missions in the Red Sea.
Retired Vice Admiral of the French navy commenting on naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran's expansion of retaliatory strikes has led to attacks on three commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran asserting full control over the vital global shipping passage.
Despite President Trump's promise to ensure the free flow of energy, only two vessels have attempted the 'chicken run' through the Strait of Hormuz since the announcement, highlighting the ongoing risks and challenges.
The ongoing conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil and gas, leading to international efforts to reopen it amid significant challenges.
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