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Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘closed again’ until US blockade lifted

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Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on Saturday, citing the continued US blockade of Iranian ports.
Two Indian-flagged tankers reported coming under gunfire in the channel following Iran's announcement.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated the vital waterway would remain shut until the US military lifts its blockade on Iranian vessels.
Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei threatened 'bitter defeats' on enemies, undermining hopes for weekend peace talks.
Donald Trump convened a meeting to discuss the crisis, while Iran's Supreme National Security Council is considering new US proposals put forward via Pakistan.

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Iran-US war latest: Trump warns Tehran ‘can’t blackmail us’ as gunboats ‘fire at tanker’ in Strait of Hormuz

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