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Adrian Monck
Jul 14, 2026
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Trump demanded a 20 per cent fee on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the United States its “guardian.” Hours later, Iran struck two UAE tankers, killing one Indian crew member, and hit US-linked bases across five Gulf states. Tehran declared the June…

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