A US official told Al Jazeera the ceasefire with Iran is in place, but we will continue to protect our forces and impose a blockade on its ports.
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- There is an open shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but it is up to the ships to decide whether to transit.
- Approximately 1,000 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire with Iran went into effect on April 8.
Sources
- US and Israeli militaries have reportedly developed plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections, targeting energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities and missile and drone arsenals, NYT reports, citing sources
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