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US Energy Secretary Says Iran Losing Leverage Over Strait of Hormuz

The US Energy Secretary stated that Iran's primary pressure point, the Strait of Hormuz, is diminishing in influence. This suggests a shift in geopolitical dynamics affecting global energy routes.
Date: 19.04.2026  |  Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

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