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Since Iran began blocking ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that allied countries ensure its security. Tehran's decision to block the strait has significantly disrupted energy supplies and global trade, raising fears of wider economic fallout

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Twenty countries issued a joint statement on Friday condemning Iran's attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of growing regional instability and signaling readiness to help safeguard maritime traffic.