Merchant vessels have received a radio message from the Iranian navy declaring the Strait of Hormuz shut again, with no ships allowed to pass through, shipping sources say. The message marks a rapid reversal following Iran’s earlier announcement that the strait would be open to commercial vessels, and comes amid deepening confusion over the waterway’s status that has left international shipping companies scrambling for clarity.
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