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Iran war briefing: Oil prices rise as Trump sends message to Tehran over Strait of Hormuz deadlock

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Oil prices surged after reports indicated Donald Trump was considering military action against Iran to resolve the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump urged Tehran to “get smart soon” and sign a deal, and claimed “Iran can’t get their act together” in a social media post.
The US is forming an international coalition, the Maritime Freedom Construct, to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical initiative for Middle East security.
The USS Ford aircraft carrier is departing the Middle East after a record-breaking deployment, having been involved in the conflict with Iran.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced parliamentary scrutiny over the Iran war's estimated $25bn cost so far, amidst rising tensions with Iran.

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