Iran Reasserts Control of Hormuz as US Blockade Persists
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Iran says it has regained control of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade of its ports, with IRGC calling Western actions piracy as traffic through the chokepoint remains mixed (about eight oil/gas tankers crossed by 10:30 GMT while several ships turned back). The move follows a US‑mediated ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and India protested a shooting incident involving Indian-flagged vessels. President Trump suggested a nuclear-deal breakthrough could be near but no talks date was set, highlighting ongoing uncertainty that critics say complicates safe passage for shipping.
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- Iran War Live Updates: Two Ships Are Fired On As Iran Says the Strait of Hormuz is Closed 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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