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A senior Iranian military official threatened this week to “set on fire” any ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iranian military official threatened to set ships on fire in Strait of Hormuz
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-03-03",
    "location": "Strait of Hormuz"
}
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Military Geopolitics
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1a19846d-c21f-4b88-a6f4-f88eaeca1caf
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Created
April 24, 2026 at 4:46 AM (4 days ago)
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April 24, 2026 at 4:46 AM (4 days ago)

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How War in the Middle East Is Choking Off the World’s Oil and Gas
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https://nytimes.com/interactive/2026/03/03/business/iran-war-oil-gas-strait-of-hormuz.html

Conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil and gas flow through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global markets.

Middle East Oil Gas Strait of Hormuz Global Economy Conflict
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