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White House disputes Iranian media reports that Strait of Hormuz is closed

The ceasefire with Iran is subject to what President Trump called the "complete, immediate and safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, which on Wednesday, Iran said is closed. The White House said those claims are… Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

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CBS NewsApr 8, 2026, 11:19 PM

White House disputes Iranian media reports that Strait of Hormuz is closed

The ceasefire with Iran is subject to what President Trump called the "complete, immediate and safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, which on Wednesday, Iran said is closed. The White House said those claims are false. Weijia Jiang reports.

EuronewsApr 8, 2026, 5:21 PM

Reports of Iran closing Strait of Hormuz 'completely unacceptable,' White House says

One of the major points in the two-week ceasefire agreement was that Iran would allow the resumption of shipping through Hormuz, easing a disruption in the flow of oil and gas which has sent prices soaring around the world.

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