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U.S. turns away 55 ships as Hormuz talks stall

The Strait of Hormuz has been choked for more than five months, highlighting the prolonged impact of the blockade as negotiations continue to stall.

The U.S. is reaffirming its control over the Hormuz blockade, turning away 55 ships as talks have stalled, according to CNBC Markets.

The escalating tally signals how far the two sides remain from reaching a resolution to a crisis that has constrained activity through the Strait of Hormuz for more than five months, the outlet said.

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