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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Until US Lifts Blockade
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing the US blockade as the reason. This move raises concerns about ongoing tensions in the region. (sources: france24, aljazeera, fortune, reuters, nytimes)
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Iran has temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz, stating it will remain closed until the US lifts its blockade. President Trump has confirmed that the blockade will continue until a deal is reached with Iran.
- Iran briefly reopened the Strait of Hormuz before closing it again after about 20 hours.
- Iran claims the US is not adhering to the terms of a previous agreement.
- President Trump stated that the blockade will remain in effect until a deal is finalized regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Why it matters
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could affect global oil transit and heighten tensions in the Middle East.
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france24Strait of Hormuz : Iran to block transit until US lifts its blockadealjazeeraIran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its portsfortuneIran closes Strait again, says it will be shut until Trump lifts blockadereutersTrump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached