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European leaders urge a negotiated settlement as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz
European leaders said about 15 nations could join a naval mission to escort ships through the strait and avert a severe energy crisis.
- European leaders urged a negotiated settlement to help protect Iranian civilians, ensure regional security, and avert a severe global energy crisis after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran reclosed the vital shipping channel after Israel pounded Lebanon with air strikes targeting Iranian-backed Hezbollah, violating the ceasefire deal that was supposed to reopen the strait.
- Iran said the ceasefire included Lebanon while Israel and the U.S. disputed that claim, as European leaders tried to make their voices heard to help shore up the shaky truce.
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, raising fears over mined waterway
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after Washington said it rejected key facets of Tehran's 10-point peace plan, and Israel ramped up its bombing of Lebanon, risking the US-Iran truce. Iran has demanded as part of its 10-point plan that the Strait of Hormuz remain under its control, and has also insisted on its right to enriched uranium. US President Donald Trump initially signalled a positive outlook on the prospect of reaching a de…
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