Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again as U.S. blockade persists
TL;DR
Iranian forces announced they had closed the Strait of Hormuz in protest of the ongoing U.S. blockade, with reports that a tanker crossing the strait came under fire, highlighting the fragility of diplomacy aimed at ending the war as Washington maintains its pressure and Tehran accuses the U.S. of piracy; Trump said talks with Iran are ongoing and the blockade remains in place, with potential spillovers for global oil supplies.
- Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade The Washington Post
- Iran War Live Updates: 2 Ships Fired On After Iran Reimposes 'Strict Control' of Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again, fires on tankers Axios
- Video shows ships turning away from Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open CNBC
- Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end NPR
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