MNI ASIA OPEN - Dem's Senate Chances Tick Higher

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: * IRAN HOLDS STRAIT OF HORMUZ EXERCISES IN RESPONSE TO US THREATS: #99b40c67-4ae8-40f2-ab30-99430a64c741 * DEMOCRAT CHANCES OF WINNING SENATE TICK HIGHER: #3077f2f3-7846-4725-98a4-7e11230bdb73 * UK PM STARMER DROPS PLAN TO CAN...