Strait of Hormuz Control Sparks Global Concern

US and Iran clash over ceasefire, Trump claims deal near, Tehran rejects proposal.
Iran establishes toll booth regime in Strait of Hormuz, labeled 'economic terrorism'.
US military destroyed 92% of Iran's navy vessels and two-thirds of munitions plants.
Conflict deaths: 1,500 in Iran, 1,100 in Lebanon, 20 in Israel, 13 US soldiers, 2 UAE citizens.
Brent crude rises 1.5% to $98.72 amid war uncertainty.
Germany's Pistorius calls war an economic 'catastrophe' and offers peace support.
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