Iran War Escalation Threatens Strait of Hormuz

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The conflict risks disrupting one of the world’s most important energy corridors and widening into a broader regional war. Iran-backed Houthi attacks, reported threats to Saudi Arabia, and possible U.S. strikes on Iranian sites have intensified pressure on shipping, oil markets, and governments across the Middle East. China has offered to support ceasefire efforts, but the available reporting does not establish that negotiations have produced a durable agreement.

Sources: The New York Times, Anadolu Agency, Euronews