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Iran parliament speaker: Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets demands
By The BriefBrief · Sources (27)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM ET
Summary: Iran’s parliament speaker says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets Tehran’s demands.
WHO: Iran’s parliament speaker
WHAT: Said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets Iran’s demands
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The statement was made in response to the US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.
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