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Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless U.S. sanctions are lifted

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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 4:15 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC

The headlines state that Iran has lost significant control over the Strait of Hormuz while also insisting the waterway will remain closed. Another headline says Iran would reopen it if the United States removed sanctions and unfroze Iranian assets.

A continued closure or restriction of the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt a strategically important international shipping route and escalate tensions between Iran and the United States.

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