Iran Warns Strait of Hormuz Will Shut Without Ceasefire Compliance, Says Speaker of Iran’s Parliament
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April 17, 2026
Iran has escalated tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments—will not remain open if the United States continues its naval blockade. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, declared that passage through the strait will be restricted to a designated route under Iranian authorization, with […]
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