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U.S. to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail, impacting oil prices and inflation.
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Blockade may exacerbate inflation due to rising oil prices amid an ongoing Iran war.
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Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of Iran peace talks. This development comes as oil prices are fueling inflation amid an Iran war.
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Donald Trump stated the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
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