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US-Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff and Project Freedom naval mission
The US launched 'Project Freedom' to escort stranded commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. Iran warned it would use military force against any US vessels entering the strait, and conflicting reports emerged about whether Iranian missiles struck US warships. The standoff is disrupting global oil markets and supply chains, with Japan, Australia, and other Asia-Pacific nations warning of enormous economic impact.
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- Morning update
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- Australia and Japan sign agreements to deepen cooperation on energy, critical minerals
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