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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen through US attacks
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen through US attacks
Iran’s military has declared the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened through American hostilities, as US Central Command launched fresh strikes and announced a renewed blockade.
- Iranian army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami Nia said the strait will never be reopened through war or US aggression, and the only path is respect for Iranian rights and US adherence to a memorandum of understanding.
- US Central Command said it launched additional strikes against Iran on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern time to further degrade Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Central Command announced its naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas will take effect at 4 p.m. Eastern time, as forces prepare to resume the blockade.
Latest developments
- President Donald Trump said he will target Iran's energy infrastructure in a final stage and continue strikes until he decides otherwise.
- The U.S. military announced the resumption of a comprehensive naval blockade with over 20 warships and hundreds of aircraft in the Middle East.
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