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The decision affects US foreign policy involving potential military engagement and trade routes critical to global energy supplies. Opening the Strait of Hormuz could influence oil prices and shipping costs that reach American consumers through fuel and goods. Regional stability in the Middle East also shapes broader US strategic commitments.
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