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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains far below pre-war levels, with only a handful of vessels transiting daily, even as President Trump asserts the US has 'total control' over the waterway. Iran conditions any full reopening on the lifting of the blockade and sanctions, while diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled amid conflicting claims about the strait's status.
The Trump administration is escalating economic pressure on Iran with new sanctions and a naval blockade, announcing what President Trump called an 'economic D-Day.' Iran has threatened retaliation, and the UAE has suspended trade with Tehran, severing a key economic lifeline.
President Donald Trump announced what he called the most crushing economic operation ever against Iran, threatening consequences for any country providing a financial lifeline as talks remain stalled. Iranian officials blamed external pressure for domestic difficulties while reports detailed soaring food inflation and currency collapse. Analysts pointed to both sanctions and long-term regime spending priorities as drivers of the crisis.