Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again, despite Trump's optimism
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Key Points:
- Iran reimposed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz less than a day after reopening it, blaming the U.S. for maintaining a blockade of Iranian ports and stating that passage now requires Iran's approval.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced strict control over the strait, warning that Iran will continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade persists.
- A tanker was reportedly fired upon by two IRGC gunboats near Oman, though the crew was reported safe and investigations are ongoing.
- Despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and ongoing peace talks, confusion remains over the strait's status, with some vessels turning back due to unclear transit permissions.
- U.S. President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism about negotiations with Iran but stated the U.S. naval blockade would remain until an agreement is reached, and he may not extend the current ceasefire.
