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LIVE - Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'impossible' if US blockade continues - Iran's top negotiator posted his message after Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz - including the Epaminondas, pictured above.
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US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship -- The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.2 days ago
Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after vessels attacked -- One of the cargo ships was 'heavily damaged' by Iranian forces, a British maritime agency reported on Wednesday.7 hours ago
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