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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-21T14:25:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, not by a physical blockade, but through a chokehold of missile strikes, mine-laying, massive GPS spoofing, and soaring insurance costs. Military options face high risks and low yields, leaving a political solution as the only clear path.",
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