Iran Closes Hormuz Strait, Citing US Blockade; Talks Continue
Iran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing a US blockade, which has heightened tensions between the two nations. Despite some reported progress in negotiations, both sides acknowledge that a final agreement remains distant.
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