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October 6th, 2026: Iran Is Losing Control of Its Biggest Bargaining Chip & U.S. Moves B-1 Bombers

October 6, 2026·21 min·4-min readnews briefnews
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Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz is weakening as Gulf oil exports rebound to pre-war levels, reaching 18.3 million barrels per day in late September.

US B-1 bombers have been fully withdrawn from RAF Fairford in the UK amid security concerns over a suspected Iran-linked plot

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