US Breaking News: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz amid US military build-up

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Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the 1980s on Tuesday, amid a US military build-up in the Arabian Sea.
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Posted: 2026-02-17 03:29:00

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