Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says

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Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States fulfills conditions of the interim agreement made in June, as stated by chief Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. This closure affects a key global shipping route.

DUBAI, Aug 18 - The Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the U.S. meets the conditions of an interim deal signed with Iran in June, the top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments published by state media on Tuesday.