Middle East live: Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks

Iran's ⁠top joint military command announced the closure of ‌the ⁠Strait ‌of Hormuz on ⁠Thursday, including oil tankers and commercial ‌ships, saying any ‌vessel that will attempt passage will be shot at. Follow our liveblog for the latest...

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Middle East live: Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks

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