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March 25th, 2026: Why Reopening Hormuz Won’t Be Easy & Gulf States Inch Toward War With Iran

March 25, 2026·22 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down, with nearly 500 oil tankers stalled amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
  • Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, shift posture toward direct involvement in conflict with Iran.
  • Saudi Arabia reverses stance, allowing U.S. forces to operate f

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