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  "id": 944261,
  "title": "Strait of Hormuz grinds to a halt as US threatens Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/strait-of-hormuz-grinds-to-a-halt-as-us-threatens-iran",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T03:24:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SBS News",
    "slug": "sbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/strait-of-hormuz-us-blockade-iran-oil-shipping/71oqua71g"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Strait of Hormuz has experienced a significant slowdown in shipping activity following a string of attacks on vessels attempting to transit the narrow waterway. Two more ships were targeted, prompting the United States to assert it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely. Since a ceasefire in June, Iran has resumed attacks on ships it claims are violating its territorial rights. The United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company reported two of its vessels were attacked on Thursday evening. Despite only two ships passing through on Friday, the data shows a stark contrast with pre-war levels, with an average of more than 130 vessels now passing daily. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the military's capacity to sustain a blockade, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced further financial repercussions. Iran remains defiant, demanding the removal of sanctions and the release of frozen assets, which the US has refused to do. The US has threatened more military action, though has thus far avoided direct ground involvement. The economic impact of the conflict continues to be a major concern, with global economic growth projections indicating a potential recession.",
  "summary": "The US has threatened unprecedented economic pressure on Iran as military tension continues to disrupt global energy routes.",
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        "title": "Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory",
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        "published": "2026-08-14T20:10:09.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory",
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        "title": "Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/trump-threatens-to-declare-strait-of-hormuz-territory-of-the-united",
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        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Donald Trump to declare Hormuz US territory 'soon'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/donald-trump-to-declare-hormuz-us-territory-soon",
        "published": "2026-08-14T22:14:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Araghchi says talks with Oman about Strait of Hormuz ‘may reach conclusion soon’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/araghchi-says-talks-with-oman-about-strait-of-hormuz-may-reach",
        "published": "2026-08-14T22:50:08.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Trump Says He Will Declare Strait Of Hormuz US Territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/world-trump-says-he-will-declare-strait-of-hormuz-us-territory",
        "published": "2026-08-14T22:50:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran war live: Trump vows to make Hormuz US territory ‘pretty soon’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-war-live-trump-vows-to-make-hormuz-us-territory-pretty-soon",
        "published": "2026-08-15T00:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/trump-says-he-will-soon-declare-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory",
        "published": "2026-08-15T01:15:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Donald Trump says will declare Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’, Iran hits back",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/donald-trump-says-will-declare-strait-of-hormuz-us-territory-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-15T01:23:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iran war latest: Adnoc vessel attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-war-latest-adnoc-vessel-attacked-while-transiting-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-08-15T03:52:45.000Z"
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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."
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