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  "id": 927463,
  "title": "Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-defiant-on-strait-as-trump-tells-americans-to-accept-high-gas-927463",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T01:35:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/15/iran-defiant-on-strait-as-trump-tells-americans-to-accept-high-gas-prices"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran maintains its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a blockade while the US uses the same term for its threat against Iranian vessels. President Trump urged Americans to accept higher gasoline prices as the cost of ensuring Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon. Only two vessels passed through the strait on Friday, down from over 130 daily before the war. The UAE reported attacks on two of its vessels in the strait. Iran's deputy foreign minister stated the strait will remain under Iran's command, with no intention of opening it. However, economic tolls are evident, with crude oil futures rising and Iranian President Pezeshkian blaming the US blockade for high inflation. Meanwhile, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis renewed attacks, killing civilians and targeting a Saudi oil facility.",
  "summary": "This suggested the warring parties remained far apart, with progress towards peace talks stalled and access to the Strait of Hormuz halted.",
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