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Trump announces reinstated Strait of Hormuz blockade with 20% toll on cargo; US launches fresh airstrikes on Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Konarak; Iran targets vessels in strait; oil surges ~8%. UK government bans support for Iran's IRGC, making it a criminal offense punishable by up to 14 years in prison, adding diplomatic pressure on Iran.
US-Iran Conflict Escalation: Hormuz Blockade & Airstrikes
Trump announces reinstated Strait of Hormuz blockade with 20% toll on cargo; US launches fresh airstrikes on Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Konarak; Iran targets vessels in strait; oil surges ~8%.
UK government bans support for Iran's IRGC, making it a criminal offense punishable by up to 14 years in prison, adding diplomatic pressure on Iran.