US blockade of Strait of Hormuz triggers first energy disruption

US military forces are blocking the strategic Strait of Hormuz, preventing tanker transits and forcing vessels to turn around, according to monitoring data.

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At least two ships from Iran have breached the blockade this week, escalating regional tensions.

The UK condemns the operation as a "military folly" likely to destabilize global energy markets.

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