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Energy brinkmanship intensifies as U.S., Iran widen conflict targets

Dubai— U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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Japan weighs Hormuz minesweeping role if ceasefire materialises

Tokyo — Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is