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Iran–US Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz
News Mania Desk/ Piyal Chatterjee/18th April 2026

Iran has tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying its standoff with the United States and raising global concerns. Several oil tankers altered routes amid rising security threats, including reports of warning fire by Iranian forces. The disruption in one of the world’s busiest energy corridors has triggered fears of supply shortages and volatile oil prices, with global markets closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation.



