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Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane, just days after a deal to reopen it. Its military command cited America breaking commitments and ongoing Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. Israel says it is not part of the agreement and vows to keep fighting Hezbollah, which it says launched 50 projectiles.
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