Hormuz Strait Tensions Escalate as Iran Reclaims Control Amid US Blockade
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Iran's IRGC Navy re-closed the Strait of Hormuz shortly after briefly reopening it during a ceasefire, warning that any vessel attempting passage will be targeted and accusing the US of a blockade. Iran's parliament speaker claimed Hormuz is under Iran's control, while Trump said Washington would not be blackmailed and would end the ceasefire if a deal isn’t reached, signaling two competing blockades amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
- Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’ Al Jazeera
- Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration AP News
- Iran War Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz Largely Closed as Iran Says Parties Are Far From Final Deal The New York Times
- Iran ceasefire: Is the Strait of Hormuz really open? vox.com
- Hormuz at Standstill, Denting US-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Bloomberg.com
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