What to know

• HORMUZ RESTRICTED: Iranian military officials said this morning that it has reasserted “strict control” over the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued U.S. blockade of its ports, just one day after declaring the waterway “completely open.”
• BLOCKADE OF IRAN PORTS: The U.S. says 23 ships have been turned back since its blockade of Iranian ports began on Monday. President Donald Trump said yesterday that the blockade “will remain in full force” until the two sides reach a peace deal, citing ongoing discussions following talks last weekend.

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https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-says-strait-hormuz-reverted-strict-control-blames-us-rcna340767