Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says it temporarily closed for a military drill
Iran said it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, as it conducted live fire exercises in the vital waterway, through which 20% of the world’s oil passes.

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Iran temporarily closing Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills as nuclear talks with US begin
As the talks began, Iranian media announced that Iran had fired live missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz, and said it will close the Strait for several hours for “safety and maritime concerns.”

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for first time since 1980s
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Iran CLOSES vital shipping route Strait of Hormuz for first time since 1980s after threat to sink Trump aircraft carrier

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Iran shut Hormuz Strait for a few hours on Tuesday, Iranian media confirms

Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz for a few hours on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, without making clear whether the waterway, one of the world's most vital oil export routes, had fully reopened.
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