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Iran: Strait of Hormuz Open to All Except US, Israel Ships

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News18•15-03-2026, 11:30

Iran: Strait of Hormuz Open to All Except US, Israel Ships

•Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the Strait of Hormuz open to global shipping, but restricted to US and Israeli vessels.
•The crucial waterway, vital for global oil shipments, remains accessible to other nations despite regional tensions.
•Former US President Donald Trump indicated US and allies might deploy warships to ensure the strait's accessibility.
•Araghchi dismissed reports of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei being wounded, asserting Iran's leadership stability.
•He clarified remarks on Iran's 440 kg of 60% enriched uranium, stating it was to demonstrate negotiation flexibility, not a nuclear threat.

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