Mideast Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz Re-emerges as Point of Tension After Iran Says It’s Closed

Iran's military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing fighting in Lebanon. However, the US military reported that traffic through the waterway continued uninterrupted. Despite the tensions, talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to proceed with the next phase scheduled for Sunday. The conflicting reports have re-emerged as a point of tension in the region.

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