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Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon and warned that U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland will not progress unless the conflict stops. President Donald Trump threatened U.S.-imposed tolls on shipping through the strait if a deal is not reached within 60 days.

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