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US warns Iran: Civilian ports in Strait of Hormuz are legitimate targets

A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)

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Moneycontrol•11-03-2026, 21:13

US warns Iran: Civilian ports in Strait of Hormuz are legitimate targets

•US alleges Iran uses civilian ports in Strait of Hormuz for military operations, making them legitimate targets.
•President Donald Trump suggests the war with Iran could end "soon" as there's "practically nothing left to target."
•Tehran fired on commercial ships in the Gulf, setting one ablaze, escalating tensions.
•Oil prices surged over five percent; markets volatile since US and Israel attacked Iran, killing its supreme leader.
•Iran's IRGC claims striking Liberian-flagged Express Rome and Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree for ignoring warnings, and warns all vessels need its permission to pass.

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