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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday (June 20, 2026) that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic, citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the U.S. and Israel, Iran’s Mehr…
In the early stages of the current crisis, Iranian officials suggested the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to merchant shipping. That position quickly shifted. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters In the negotiations that began on Saturday (April 11, 2026) in Pakistan, a key U.S. demand from Iran will be free passage—both unrestricted and cost-free—for…
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