Strait of Hormuz shut by Iran again, Tehran accuses US of violating deal to reopen it

Iran, on Saturday reversed course on reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway after the US said the move would not end its blockade.

The Islamic Republic's joint military said that “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state ... under strict management and control of the armed forces,” reported AP.

It warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect, mentioned AP's report.

The announcement came after after US President Donald Trump said the American blockade "will remain in full force" until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme.

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