Iran attacks cargo ship off Oman, testing Trump’s Hormuz Strait deal

An Iranian attack on a cargo ship near Oman has reignited tensions in the Hormuz Strait, a critical global shipping route, just as U.S. Senator Marco Rubio met with Gulf Cooperation Council ministers to discuss a robust response to Iran's aggressive claims. This incident, the first since a recent ceasefire, tests the effectiveness of Trump's Hormuz Strait deal and underscores the volatile nature of the region. The attack could potentially escalate into broader conflict, impacting global oil supplies and international trade routes.

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