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US seeks new ways to punish Iran amid talks on Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military's Central Command has asked troops for "creative, unconventional ways" to punish Iran, as the U.S. faces depleted precision missile stockpiles from the ongoing conflict. Simultaneously, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that talks with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing, with a potential deal to open the strait possible soon. President Trump has also reportedly told Iranians to make a deal or surrender, framing it as a "last chance" for Tehran. Iran and Oman are reportedly working on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though the U.S. disputes a proposed "service fee" plan.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 10 · Right 4 n = 17
- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (10 votes, 11 outlets): Business Standard, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times, The Indian Express, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express, The Quint, The Tribune
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, Firstpost, Republic World, Swarajya
- International (5): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, France 24, The Guardian