Press review: Could Iran mine Strait of Hormuz and war riles American public

Iran possesses the capability to mine the Strait of Hormuz using various methods, potentially causing significant disruption to global oil markets.

US President Donald Trump's decision to strike Iran has divided American public opinion and is contributing to a surge in the US national debt.

The EU faces challenges in providing a 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine due to opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, with alternative funding plans being considered.

Russian oil is experiencing a price premium in Asian ports due to disruptions in Middle Eastern oil supplies, exacerbated by the conflict and US sanctions relief.

The escalation of the Middle East conflict is increasing global inflation and potentially slowing GDP growth, while also driving up oil prices and logistics costs.

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Press review: Could Iran mine Strait of Hormuz and war riles American public

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 12th