U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sight

Source: NPR Topics: News · Bias: Center

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After briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has again closed the vital economic waterway, saying it will restrict ships from passing through as long as the U.S. continues its blockade.

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U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sight
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sight

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After briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has again closed the vital economic waterway, saying it will restrict ships from passing through as long as the U.S. continues its blockade.