Iran latest: Israel to expand attack in Iran, Trump delays deadline for Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s grip on the strait and relentless attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure have sent Brent crude, the international standard, up more than 40% since the war started.

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2 developments- Mar 20Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it
- Mar 27Iran latest: Israel to expand attack in Iran, Trump delays deadline for Strait of Hormuz
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