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U.S. Iran deal tensions intensify over the Strait of Hormuz

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CNBC Markets reports that contradictory interpretations of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran have helped set the stage for renewed fighting over control and access concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World similarly notes that the dispute centers on how each side reads the same deal terms, fueling renewed tensions in one of the world’s key shipping chokepoints.

The renewed fighting risk highlights the potential for escalation around the strait as the U.S. and Iran continue to disagree on the memorandum’s meaning.

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