Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz quickly escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass.
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2 developments- Apr 16Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
- Apr 18Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
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7 viewpointsIran reimposes 'strict control' over Strait of Hormuz, citing continued U.S. naval blockade
Iran's military says it has placed the Strait of Hormuz under strict control again
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10 viewpointsIran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
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7 viewpointsIran closes Strait again, says it will be shut until Trump lifts blockade
Iranian Official Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed Again Because Trump Violated the Deal
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5 articlesMiddle East crisis live: Iran says it has closed the strait of Hormuz again due to US blockade
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