Kathmandu. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz once again amid the announcement of a second date for peace talks between the United States and Iran. <\/p>\n
In a new statement on Saturday morning, a spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said the strait would return to “its former state”… “Under the strict management and control of the Armed Forces”. <\/p>\n
The statement, carried by Iran’s Fars news agency, accused the US of “piracy”, and said its “so-called blockade” amounted to pirate activity. <\/p>\n
Tensions between Iran and the United States are likely to escalate again as Pakistani officials say they will resume formal talks on Monday. <\/p>\n
The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump reopened the strait to commercial shipping on Friday, but threatened to impose U.S. sanctions “in full force” unless Tehran reaches a deal with the United States. <\/p>\n
Trump has also threatened to attack Iran further. Asked what he would do if a deal was reached after the ceasefire expires next week, Trump said: “I don’t know. Maybe I won’t extend it, but the blockade will continue.\u00a0 So the blockade will remain in place and, unfortunately, we will have to start dropping bombs again. “<\/p>\n
The ongoing dispute, which follows advice to stock up on some items and “prepare for the unexpected” as the US-Iran war drags on, risks causing more problems for British households. There are also fears of potential fuel shortages and rising bills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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