Hormuz crisis deepens as Trump rejects Iran’s reopening proposal

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The confrontation centers on Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade, conditions Trump rejected. The waterway, alongside the Bab al-Mandab route and Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, has become central to a widening Middle East crisis affecting energy supplies, maritime trade and regional security. About 80 countries have reportedly called for the strait to reopen, while Saudi Arabia has urged protection of international waterways. Reports indicate that disruptions and damage to regional energy infrastructure have driven a major rise in oil prices, raising the risk of broader economic effects if negotiations fail.

Sources: Reuters, BBC News, EL PAÍS, The Straits Times, Arab News, TBS News