"Earlier this week, he even threatened to bomb Oman, an American ally that has sometimes played the role of mediator, if it gets in the way of the U.S.
Iran’s threats against commercial shipping have stifled traffic through Hormuz, while a counter-blockade ordered by Trump has severely limited Iran’s own ability to export oil.
The war, which is approaching the six-month mark, and the blockade have spurred almost 80 per cent inflation in Iran and its currency has lost almost 30 per cent of its value against the U.S. dollar this year."
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First seen: 2026-08-21 ·
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