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Iran clamping down in Straits of Hormuz in tenuous ceasefire

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Apr 9, 2026 - 15:00
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Iran clamping down in Straits of Hormuz in tenuous ceasefire
An outdoor demonstration is shown. Many people hold red and green flags, with a huge banner of a bearded man shown.

The Middle East ceasefire appeared shaky less than two days after it was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, as Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday and Iran showed little sign of relinquishing its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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