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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again, fires on tankers
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The closure could be a setback to efforts toward a new round of negotiations on a deal to end the war and will add pressure to an already tense situation between Iran and the U.S.
Key facts
- The new developments come just hours after President Trump said he expected a deal with Iran "in a day or two — It was unclear how many of those ships received instructions after the Strait was closed
- Negotiators for the U.S. and Iran are expected to meet this weekend to continue peace talks
- What they're saying: Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Saturday, Trump said Iran "got a little cute
Summary
U.S. continued its blockade of the shipping channel. " - "As long as the United States does not agree to the complete freedom of navigation for vessels. the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain tightly controlled and in its previous state," the military official said, according to Fars. - U.S. Central Command said 23 ships complied with U.S. instructions to turn around since the blockade began earlier this week. It was unclear how many of those ships received instructions after the Strait was closed. The new developments come hours after President Trump said he expected a deal with Iran "in a day or two. " - Negotiators for the U.S. and Iran are expected to meet this weekend to continue peace talks. It's unclear if that will go ahead. What they're saying: Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Saturday, Trump said Iran "got a little cute.