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Iran 'Considers' New US Proposals as Hormuz Strait Shut
Shipping trackers said at least two vessels were hit by fire as Iran restored strict control over a route carrying a fifth of global oil and LNG flows.
- On Saturday, Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the nation's armed forces command citing alleged US "piracy" as justification for the reversal.
- Iran's move follows accusations that the United States maintains a continued blockade on Iranian ports, calling it a ceasefire violation. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy is ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on enemies.
- At least four Indian-flagged vessels, including the Sanmar Herald and Desh Vaibhav, turned back after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly fired on ships in the strait. New Delhi's Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian envoy to protest.
- President Donald Trump stated the United States is holding "very good conversations" with Iran but stressed that Iran cannot blackmail the country. Negotiations remain ongoing despite the sudden closure.
- The Strait of Hormuz handles one-fifth of global energy flows, making renewed closure a threat to fuel supplies worldwide. As US officials weigh extending the fragile ceasefire, uncertainty persists over potential further escalation.
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Hormuz reopened, then closed, then perhaps transitable. Around the situation of the Strait there is confusion and uncertainty. Between ads and reverse, in the sea that you play the...
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