Iran says Strait of Hormuz will close again amid US blockade
Also reported by CBS News, PBS NewsHour, Guardian World, Al Jazeera
Summary
Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf said Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz again because of the U.S. blockade on its ports. This statement disagrees with President Donald Trump, who earlier said the strait was open for business.Key Facts
- Iran’s Parliament speaker made the announcement about closing the Strait of Hormuz again.
- The closure is a response to the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.
- President Donald Trump said the strait is still open for business earlier in the day.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for oil shipments.
- The comments happened while President Trump was giving a speech in Arizona.
- This situation highlights tensions between Iran and the United States.
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