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THE BATTLE OF HORMUZ: SUPERTANKERS FORCE THE PASSAGE AS IRAN CLINGS TO THE WORLD'S CHOKEPOINT
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Baghdad documents the Iranian toll as the breaking point in the Islamabad negotiations
Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media
Baghdad covers the Hormuz crisis with the eyes of an immediate neighbor whose oil economy depends on regional stability. Iraqi News documents two facets: the toll Iran imposed on ships crossing the strait, which 'sharply divides nations,' and the persistence of maritime paralysis despite the ceasefire. Only 10 vessels have crossed since the truce. The Iraqi angle is revealing: the toll is presented as a major friction point at the Pakistan talks, something few other outlets cover.
Fragile balancing act between American allies and Iranian neighborhood
Emphasis on the toll reflecting Iraqi budget anxiety
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