Tehran, April 22, 2026 (AFP) - Iran says won't reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains

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2026-04-22
Iran said on Wednesday it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remained in place, calling it a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire between the longtime foes. Iran's Revolutionary Guards meanwhile said their naval forces had seized two container ships trying to cross the strategic strait. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the Islamic republic was appreciative of Pakistan's efforts to end the Middle E......
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