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Shipping data does not back up US President Donald Trump’s claim that the critical Strait of Hormuz is “open.” Follow for live updates.

US-Iran standoff deepens as the US Navy redirects more ships near the Strait of Hormuz, tightening the oil blockade and reshaping global energy markets.