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World in Brief: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz; negotiators travel to Switzerland
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire breach; 16+ killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Persian Gulf blockade creates semiconductor supply-chain risk and operational exposure for data centers; escalation signals critical infrastructure diversification needs.
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