{
  "id": 6731292,
  "title": "US loosens Iran's grip on Strait of Hormuz but war is not over",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/us-loosens-irans-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-but-war-is-not-over-6731292",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T08:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260911/us-loosens-irans-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-but-war-is-not-over"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent weeks, the United States has managed to weaken Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, while simultaneously disrupting Iran's oil exports, leading to a rapid decline in the country's economy. However, the war initiated by the US and Israel in February, initially planned to be a brief conflict, remains unresolved. The stalemate is proving to be a costly endeavor for both parties.\n\nAn agreement reached in June has since disintegrated, with no signs of diplomatic advancement since then. Ongoing low-level fighting continues, and there appears to be no clear exit strategy for the US. Despite the increasing economic pressure on Iran, there hasn't been any significant public unrest, and if its leaders find themselves cornered, they might choose military escalation over surrender. Meanwhile, their allies in Yemen have escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia, contributing to a rise in oil prices.\n\nThe price of a barrel of Brent crude, the global standard, has jumped above $100 this week, and diesel, widely used in transportation and agriculture, has reached a record level, potentially igniting inflation. US President Donald Trump has admitted that gas prices are expected to remain elevated.",
  "summary": "In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran's grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran's own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall. But the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in February — intended to last a few weeks — is still far from over, and the stalemate is costly for both sides. An agreement reached in June quickly crumbled ,…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "S. Korean, Iranian FMs hold phone talks over Strait of Hormuz issues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/s-korean-iranian-fms-hold-phone-talks-over-strait-of-hormuz-issues",
        "published": "2026-09-11T05:23:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korean, Iranian FMs hold phone talks over Strait of Hormuz issues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/korean-iranian-fms-hold-phone-talks-over-strait-of-hormuz-issues",
        "published": "2026-09-11T06:07:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "South Korea, Iran discuss Strait of Hormuz security",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/south-korea-iran-discuss-strait-of-hormuz-security",
        "published": "2026-09-11T07:14:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Strait of Hormuz ship traffic falls to 7, well below 10-day average of 15",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/strait-of-hormuz-ship-traffic-falls-to-7-well-below-10-day-average-of",
        "published": "2026-09-11T09:54:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "The world is still trapped between the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz — Phar Kim Beng",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/the-world-is-still-trapped-between-the-red-sea-and-the-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-09-11T10:51:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}