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Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to merchant ships

The Strait of Hormuz, which is important for the global energy industry, has been closed since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began at the end of February. Now Tehran is sending a sign of relaxation.

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Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to merchant ships
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Die für die weltweite Energiewirtschaft bedeutende Straße von Hormus ist seit Beginn der US-israelischen Angriffe auf den Iran Ende Februar abgeriegelt. Nun sendet Teheran ein Zeichen der Entspannung.

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