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U.S. signals economic pressure as Iran hardens stance in Strait of Hormuz

The crisis has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz for more than five months, underscoring the distance between Washington and Tehran on resolving it.

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CNBC reports that the U.S. signaled a shift toward economic pressure as Iran hardens its stance over the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the outlet, the ongoing standoff has left the two sides far apart on a path to resolution.

The escalation follows a crisis that has choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for more than five months.

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