Iran’s president is declaring victory over the U.S., citing control of the Strait of Hormuz — shut down for six months — while Washington prepares to ramp up economic pressure to force Iran to reopen the strait and halt its nuclear program. Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey contradicts official policy by suggesting Israel still occupies the Golan Heights, sparking political backlash. In a separate development, France and Saudi Arabia are coordinating urgently to reroute trade around the blockade, launching a task force to explore pipelines, rail links, and Oman ports — marking the Crown Prince’s first foreign trip since November. The Middle East is in flux, with high-stakes diplomacy, sanctions, and logistical innovation colliding across borders.

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