Iranian state media announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed. In a state on X, the state media said: “Iran’s Central Military HQ: Iran agreed to allow a limited number of ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz according to agreements. #But U.S. did not fulfill their obligations. So, the Strait of Hormuz is now #closed again and passage requires IRAN approval.”
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