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The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open
Image: NPR World

Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.

(Image credit: IBRAHIM AMRO)

Originally published at NPR World

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