Iran Reverses Strait of Hormuz Reopening, Fires on Commercial Vessels as US Maintains Port Blockade
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Iran briefly reopened the Strait of Hormuz before reversing course and firing on ships attempting transit, including Indian-flagged vessels that turned back, amid a US blockade of Iranian ports. Multiple sources confirm the reversal and firing incidents, though details of a two-week ceasefire remain unverified. The standoff persists with both sides citing the other's actions as violations.
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