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Iran war: Will tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz?

Could US President Trump's "Project Freedom" clear the congestion in the Strait of Hormuz? Or could it lead to an escalation of hostilities? Questions and answers.

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Iran war: Will tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz?Could US President Trump's "Project Freedom" clear the congestion in the Strait of Hormuz? Or could it lead to an escalation of hostilities? Questions and answers.
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