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Saudi Arabia: Riyadh airport again targeted by the Houthis, passengers invited to contact their company before going there

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  • The head of American diplomacy Marco Rubio says that Iran is losing control of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Meanwhile, in Tennessee, death row inmate Christa Pike is in critical condition after a botched execution by lethal injection.

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Why It Matters

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime crossing point for global oil transport. Christa Pike is a death row inmate in the state of Tennessee.

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On an official visit to Athens, the head of American diplomacy Marco Rubio estimated on Wednesday that oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz had almost returned to its pre-conflict level, a sign according to him of a weakening of the control exercised by Iran over this strategic route.

After her failed execution Wednesday in Tennessee, Christa Pike was still in critical condition Friday, after receiving two doses of pentobarbital.

Open Questions

  • What will Christa Pike's legal future be?
  • What will be Tehran's official reaction to Rubio's comments?

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This article was originally published by Le Figaro Actualités.

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