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Iranian negotiator says Hormuz traffic nears standstill amid tensions

CNBC says the broader conflict is again raising risks for Gulf energy infrastructure and major shipping chokepoints.

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Iran’s chief negotiator accused President Donald Trump of “theater diplomacy” as tensions in the Hormuz region persist, with shipping activity near a standstill, according to CNBC Markets and CNBC World.

The outlet said the dispute is broadening across the region, and that renewed risk to Gulf energy infrastructure and key shipping chokepoints could disrupt trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

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CNBC MarketsIran's chief negotiator accuses Trump of 'theater diplomacy' with Hormuz traffic near standstill
CNBC WorldIran's chief negotiator accuses Trump of 'theater diplomacy' with Hormuz traffic near standstill

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