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  "textContent": "WEB DESK: Ten civilian sailors have died as a result of the escalating maritime crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has confirmed.\n\nSpeaking at a White House briefing on Tuesday, Rubio described the conditions for those trapped in the strategic waterway as \"vulnerable\" and \"starving\", according to _Al Jazeera._\n\nThe Secretary of State accused Tehran of attempting to \"normalise\" the disruption of international shipping, stating that crews were effectively being held hostage while the Iranian government seeks to impose a \"new normal\" on the vital energy route.\n\nWhile Rubio did not provide specific details regarding the nationalities of the deceased or the exact circumstances of their deaths, he emphasised that the victims were non-combatants caught in the crossfire of the regional standoff.\n\n## Defensive operations and diplomatic stalemate\n\nThe deaths come as the US military concludes its offensive phase, dubbed ‘Operation Epic Fury’, shifting instead to a defensive posture to protect commercial vessels.\n\nRubio insisted that the US is currently only responding if attacked first, though he reiterated that Washington would not allow Iran to maintain a permanent \"chokehold\" on the strait.\n\nDespite a shaky ceasefire being in place, tensions remain high; the United Arab Emirates reported drone and missile attacks earlier this week, and Iran has recently implemented a \"sovereign\" permit system requiring all vessels to seek prior authorisation before transit.\n\nEnvoys are reportedly exploring diplomatic solutions through mediators, but the White House maintains that any long-term agreement must address Iran's nuclear material and the total restoration of freedom of navigation.\n\nThe post Rubio confirms 10 civilian sailors killed in ‘chokehold’ of Strait of Hormuz appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Rubio confirms 10 civilian sailors killed in ‘chokehold’ of Strait of Hormuz"
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