WORLDSTORY 523· AUGUST 10, 2026

Trump turns to economic pressure as Iran digs in over Strait of Hormuz

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the open sea lanes that carry global energy shipments, has stretched past five months with no resolution

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