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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global oil transportation. Iran and the United States have been engaged in a long-standing dispute over control of shipping in these waters.
Iranian forces have struck 19 merchant ships trying to illegally pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the past two nights.
TEHRAN, September 27 – RIA Novosti. Over the past two nights, Iranian armed forces have struck 19 merchant ships attempting to illegally pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Fars news agency reported.
"Over the past two nights, Iran's armed forces have struck ships attempting to illegally pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the agency's investigation, seven ships were struck last night, and another 12 ships the night before," the report said.
It is noted that US President Donald Trump's statements that their forces have complete control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are lies.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi earlier said that Tehran, through intermediaries, handed over to Washington a seven-day plan to open the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said he rejected the Iranian proposal.

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