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Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches by US and Israel
Iran seizes two cargo ships in vital shipping route; Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely; US Navy secretary ousted
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- Iran's chief negotiator says the Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to US and Israel ceasefire violations, including the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- Iran seized two cargo ships in the strait on Wednesday - MSC Francesca and Epaminondas - while a third ship Euphoria was attacked but not seized.
- Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely, with White House saying Iran is in a "very weak position" and the blockade will continue.
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Iran's chief negotiator says the Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to US and Israel ceasefire violations, including the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. Iran seized two cargo ships in the strait on Wednesday - MSC Francesca and Epaminondas - while a third ship Euphoria was attacked but not seized. Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely, with White House saying Iran is in a "very weak position" and the blockade will continue. US Navy Secretary John Phelan was ousted effective immediately.
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