Iran Restricts Strait of Hormuz Amid Reports of Gunfire
Iran restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as vessels reported coming under fire. President Trump said the U.S. will not yield to any blackmail.
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Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Saturday as Iran announced it was tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, warning mariners that the critical energy gateway was once again closed to traffic. This move comes as a response to what Tehran describes as a continued blockade of its ports by the United States, which it characterizes as a violation of their existing ceasefire agreement.
