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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has revealed the scale of disruption unfolding across global shipping, with around 3,200 vessels and nearly 20,000 seafarers currently stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards have declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning that any vessel attempting to pass will be targeted, according to Iranian state media.

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The United States is rapidly increasing its naval and air power presence in the Middle East, a move that could lay the groundwork for a prolonged military confrontation with Iran. The growing deployment comes amid rising tensions and stalled diplomatic efforts over Tehran’s nuclear program.