Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports

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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, citing continued US blockade of Iranian ports as justification. The strategic waterway carries 20 percent of global oil traffic. The closure followed reopening hours earlier after a US-mediated Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Iranian gunboats reportedly fired at merchant vessels attempting passage. At least eight tankers crossed before the closure, while others turned back.

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