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Iran reversed a brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, imposing restrictions again and stating it will remain closed until the US ends its blockade of Iranian ports. Supported reports confirm Iran fired on ships, including two Indian-flagged tankers, amid escalating tensions on Saturday. Coverage is limited to left-center sources, with France 24 noted as state-funded.

Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessels during the current ceasefire period, while threatening closure unless the US lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The US has maintained the blockade, blocking Iran's oil exports, and renewed a sanctions waiver for Russian oil purchases through May 16, 2026. Coverage relies heavily on left-leaning sources, with many specifics unverified.

The U.S. Senate passed a short-term renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) program on Friday, maintaining tools used by U.S. spy agencies for foreign intelligence collection. This action followed the derailment of a longer-term renewal proposal. Coverage is limited to left-center sources, raising questions about broader perspectives.