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US-Iran Conflict Update: Hormuz Stays Closed, Israel Hits Missile Launchers, Trump Eyes Oil Play

The Middle East is still on fire. Here's where things stand on March 13.

Iran: Mujtaba, son of the Supreme Leader, broke his silence: no revenge, no Hormuz reopening—and new fronts if needed. Officials clarified: some ships can pass if they coordinate with the Iranian Navy. Many still can without mines. Iran also denied reports that two Indian tankers got the green light.

US: Trump says high oil prices = big money for America, the top producer. Treasury Secretary Bissett said Navy or coalition escorts are still on the table—ready to move once conditions allow. Reports say the administration may suspend the Jones Act to cool prices. CME warns that government meddling in oil futures could end badly.

Israel: IDF says it's taken out two-thirds of Iran's ballistic missile launchers and is now striking Tehran. Netanyahu: more nuclear scientists are in the crosshairs to stop Iran from burying its programs underground.