Economic Times4/23/2026WorldIndia
Iran Seizes Ships, Warns Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until US Naval Blockade Lifted
Iran holds US and Israel responsible for war consequences as tensions escalate over strategic waterway; Trump pauses attacks, seeks negotiations
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- Iran has seized two ships and fired on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning the waterway will remain closed while a US naval blockade persists.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told a South Korean envoy that the US and Israel bear responsibility for war consequences.
- US President Donald Trump has paused planned attacks on Iran while seeking negotiations, with Iran required to hand over enriched uranium as part of any deal.
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Iran has seized two ships and fired on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning the waterway will remain closed while a US naval blockade persists. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told a South Korean envoy that the US and Israel bear responsibility for war consequences. US President Donald Trump has paused planned attacks on Iran while seeking negotiations, with Iran required to hand over enriched uranium as part of any deal.
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