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Military Use of Dolphins and Shipping Disputes
The U.S. and other countries have a history of using dolphins in conflict areas, as reported by CNBC. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is proposing new navigation rules for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to alleviate pressure on global crude prices, according to MarketWatch.
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CNBC
Several countries, including the U.S., have a history of using dolphins in conflict areas, though not as weapons.
2026-05-05 19:09 UTC
MarketWatch
If the U.S. succeeds in shepherding more vesses out of the strait safely, hundreds of ships still stuck on either side of the strait, including massive oil tankers, would find their way to markets, taking off some of the pressure that has led global crude prices rise more than 50%.
2026-05-05 19:15 UTC