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1. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the resumption of a maritime blockade against Iran and stated that a 20% toll will be imposed on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Two oil tankers from the United Arab Emirates were attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

2. As the conflict between the U.S. and Iran reignites, international oil prices have surged by nearly 10%. While the New York stock market saw a broad decline, the price of Hynix depository receipts plummeted by 9% for the second consecutive day.

3. Following three consecutive days of tropical nights, rain is expected nationwide today, July 14, and tomorrow. Heavy and intense rainfall is forecasted, particularly in the central regions.

4. This morning, a Mercedes-Benz passenger car driven by a woman in her 50s collided with a village bus near Jeongja Station in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, before mounting the sidewalk, resulting in the death of a male pedestrian in his 30s.
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