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UPDATED May 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
May 5, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran hopes
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Ships remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as hopes grow for a US-Iran deal.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran effectively seized control of the Strait of Hormuz, leaving ships stranded
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The situation follows the US and Israel attacks on 28 February.
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