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Iran says it has not closed Strait of Hormuz but will bar US- or Israel-linked vessels

Iran says it has not closed Strait of Hormuz but will bar US- or Israel-linked vessels
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Tehran, Iran. Iran has not closed the Strait of Hormuz but will not allow vessels linked to the United States or Israel to pass through it, a senior Iranian military spokesman said on state television.


Statement on Strait of Hormuz

The spokesman said Iran has not closed the strait but would prevent passage by vessels linked to the United States or Israel.

Challenge to Trump

The Revolutionary Guards spokesman challenged Trump to have US vessels escort oil tankers through the strait.


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