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5 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Oil surges past $90 as US and Iran escalate military strikes
Oil prices rose sharply after US forces struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran responded with missile attacks on US military bases in Jordan.
U.S. sanctions Turkish bank over Iran ties; South Korea considers Hormuz role
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Turkish bank for alleged ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while South Korea said it was considering contributing to security operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's IRGC says it arrested monarchist cell in southern province
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it arrested eight people linked to a monarchist movement in the southern province of Fars.
Trump says Hormuz remains open after mine clearing
President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open as U.S. forces clear mines laid by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Trump says Iran threat to shipping has faded
President Trump said Iran's response to U.S. actions is restrained, as CENTCOM's commander announced the clearing of sea mines from shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.