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US-Iran Showdown: Strait of Hormuz Key to Escalating Crisis
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18-02-2026, 16:33
US-Iran Showdown: Strait of Hormuz Key to Escalating Crisis
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Two US carrier strike groups near Iran heighten fears of open conflict, with the USS Abraham Lincoln 700 km from Iran's coast.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defies US threats, warning of potential US warship sinking.
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Indirect US-Iran talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, aim to prevent escalation amid military buildup.
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Professor Simon Mabon highlights the seriousness of the moment, citing past US-Israel strikes on Iran and unclear US objectives.
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The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint, remains Iran's most potent leverage, posing a significant global economic risk if closed.
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