Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global oil shipping chokepoint — and the ensuing US military strikes on Iran aimed at reopening the waterway, representing a major escalation in US–Iran hostilities.
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shipping halted due to regional conflict
Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikesgeopolitical tension over vital shipping route
US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line'Stacked weekly counts; colour by editorial lean. Stuff and The Spinoff lean centre-left, NZ Herald centre-right, others centre.
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