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        "id": 1677371,
        "msgid": "saudi-arabia-urges-us-to-lift-hormuz-strait-blockade-1776174647",
        "date": "2026-04-14 19:36:50",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia urges US to lift Hormuz Strait blockade",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to end its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations with Iran, amid fears that the action could escalate tensions and disrupt vital shipping routes. The blockade, announced by President Donald Trump and effective from Monday, follows failed talks in Islamabad after a two-week ceasefire aimed at halting US and Israeli attacks on Iran that have killed over 1,400 people since late February. Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, emphasise the need for diplomatic resolution to prevent Iran from gaining control over the economically critical strait.",
        "content": "<p>Istanbul (ANTARA) - Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to halt\nthe blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations with\nIran, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Tuesday, citing\nregional officials.<\/p>\n<p>US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade in the Strait of\nHormuz, effective from Monday (13\/4) at 14.00 GMT or 21.00 WIB.<\/p>\n<p>The blockade came after Washington and Tehran failed to reach an\nagreement in talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Those talks in Islamabad were held following the announcement of a\ntwo-week ceasefire and were part of efforts to end US and Israeli\nattacks on Iran since 28 February, which have killed more than 1,400\npeople.<\/p>\n<p>The report claims that Saudi Arabia is concerned that Trump\u2019s\nblockade will prompt Iran to escalate tensions and disrupt other\nimportant shipping routes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGulf countries do not want the war to end with Iran controlling the\nStrait of Hormuz, the lifeline of their economy. However, many parties,\nincluding Saudi Arabia, are urging the US to resolve this issue at the\nnegotiating table and are making strong efforts to restart talks,\u201d the\nreport states.<\/p>\n<p>Despite showing \u201chardline stances\u201d from both sides, the US and Iran\nare assessed to have actively engaged with mediators and to be open to\ntalks if each demonstrates sufficient flexibility.<\/p>",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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