Tehran, May 13, 2026 (AFP) - Iran military says control over Hormuz to bring significant economic revenues

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2026-05-13

Iran's military spokesman said on Wednesday that Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could generate "significant" economic revenue and strengthen the country's international position. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28. In peacetime, the route accounts for roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, along with other key com......

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