Strait showdown: Hormuz remains open as US and Iran edge toward a deal
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-06-12 18:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Despite Iran’s announcement of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States says the strategic waterway remains open to shipping. As military tensions persist, Washington and Tehran appear to be moving closer to a potential agreement that could ease a growing regional crisis.
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