U.S.-Iran tensions reignite: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Trump threatens strikes days after MOU
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Lim Hui Jie
Summary
Tensions have reignited between the U.S. and Iran less than a week after signing a memorandum of understanding. Iran reportedly closed the Straits of Hormuz again, claiming the U.S. failed to meet commitments to stop fighting in Lebanon. President Trump threatened fresh strikes on Iran if it doesn't stop its proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. The situation marks a rapid deterioration of the recent diplomatic agreement.
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bskyU.S.-Iran tensions reignite: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Trump threatens strikes days after MOUcnbc.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIran claimed it shut the Straits of Hormuz again, saying the U.S. failed to meet its commitment to stopping the fighting in Lebanon
Trump on Sunday threatened fresh strikes on Iran if the country's leaders don't 'immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble'
Tehran had reportedly closed the critical waterway over the weekend, citing Israel's attacks on Lebanon, breaking a condition that was in the MOU
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