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    "headline": "Iran Plans Exclusion Zone Near Strait of Hormuz, Warns Ships of Sanctions",
    "summary": "Iran plans to establish an exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz, warning that ships entering this area with the intent to pass through the Strait will face sanctions. The announcement follows the breakdown of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, with Iran now seeking diplomacy with guarantees. Despite tensions, regional pipelines continue to support oil supplies at around two-thirds of pre-conflict levels.",
    "articleBody": "Iran has announced plans to establish a new exclusion zone starting from the line of the US naval blockade, extending toward the Strait of Hormuz and continuing into the Persian Gulf. Any ship identified entering this area with the intention of passing through the Strait will be placed on Iran’s sanctions list, an Iranian official said.\n\nThe memorandum of understanding reached between Washington and Tehran in mid-June quickly deteriorated, with both sides accusing each other of breaching its terms. An Iranian official expressed disappointment, saying, “We had trusted our friends in Pakistan, Qatar or Oman, thinking that since they had stepped in as mediators, one of a mediator’s responsibilities is that if one side violates the agreement, they should stop them.” The official added that Iran is now pursuing diplomacy with guarantees.\n\nMeanwhile, regional pipelines are helping maintain oil supplies despite tensions. An expert noted that current flows are probably two-thirds or more of pre-conflict levels, indicating that Iran’s oil production and trade continue largely as usual.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nIran Signals New Missile Capability Amid Rising Regional Tensions\nTensions Rise Between US and Iran Amid Growing Disputes\nWest Asia conflict and crude prices to influence markets this week\nOil Nears $100 as Iran Targets US Naval Ships in Jordan",
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