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Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, causing shipping to stall. The Tasnim news agency reports the waterway will remain shut until oil waivers are issued and a Lebanon ceasefire holds. Iran's lead negotiator maintains that Tehran will manage and administer the strait.

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Iran has announced a new closure of the Strait of Hormuz following a period of slowly increasing traffic.

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  1. Iran Recloses Strait of Hormuz to Assert Control

    Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, causing shipping to stall. The Tasnim news agency reports the waterway will remain shut until oil waivers are issued and a Lebanon ceasefire holds. Iran's lead negotiator maintains that Tehran will manage and administer the strait.

    What's confirmed:

    • Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again.
    • Iran asserts that Tehran will manage and administer the Strait of Hormuz.
    • The United States waived oil sanctions and will release $12bn in frozen funds.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until a Lebanon ceasefire holds and oil waivers are issued.
    • Iran struck a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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