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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveling on an unapproved route was struck, according to the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The statement mentioned the vessel jeopardized maritime security by switching off its systems but provided no further details.
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