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‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows

The Persian Strait Gulf Authority said "the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not be reopened until Iran's conditions are accepted."

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, according to the Persian Strait Gulf Authority. Iran says it will not be reopened until its conditions are met.

Shipping traffic through the strait has dropped to near three-month lows.

US President Donald Trump had previously made claims that the strait was open, but Iran disputes this.

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