Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after accusing the US of violating ceasefire deal

City AM — Apr 18, 09:35 AM

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Iran’s military has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz again after accusing the US of violating the deal to reopen it, throwing the world’s energy crisis back into turmoil.

The military said it would return the strait to its “previous state” with armed forces controlling the area, according to reports on Iranian state media. https://www.cityam.com/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-after-accusing-the-us-of-violating-ceasefire-deal/">[...]

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