Milan, 14 Apr. (LaPresse) – Saudi Arabia is pressing the US to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to the negotiating table. This is reported by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing Arab officials who say that Gulf energy exporters fear that Donald Trump’s move to close Hormuz could prompt Iran to escalate the situation and close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the main outlet for oil from the Persian Gulf.
Iran: WSJ, Saudi Arabia pressing US to lift Hormuz blockade
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