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Iran threatens to close Hormuz over US blockade

An Iranian source warns that continued US naval blockade will be considered a ceasefire violation and lead to closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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An Iranian official, speaking to the Fars News Agency, has issued a new warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The source states that the continuation of the US naval blockade will be considered a violation of the ceasefire, and Iran will respond by closing the strategic passage route through the Strait of Hormuz. This represents the latest escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States over control of the vital waterway. The warning comes amid ongoing disputes about navigation rights and the terms of the Lebanon ceasefire agreement.
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The source specifically states that the passage route of the Strait of Hormuz will be closed if the US blockade continues.

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