{
  "id": 1707441,
  "title": "Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hormuz-to-remain-closed-until-us-meets-conditions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:26:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1540210/hormuz-to-remain-closed-until-us-meets-conditions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets Iran’s conditions, Tehran’s top negotiator said Tuesday. Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf said the demands include lifting the marine blockade and sanctions. The conditions also require the release of Iran’s frozen assets. According to state media, Ghalibaf said Iran would maintain the closure until Washington […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}