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Iran has announced it is again closing the Strait of Hormuz. The military says the US must lift its blockade of Iranian ports before the Strait is opened again.

JUST IN: Tankers are surging through the Strait of Hormuz.

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There is a lot of mixed reporting and conflicting signals about ceasefire and continuation in Iran right now. Here’s the situation: 1. U.S. officials preparing for potential escalation, including possible ground operations inside Iran (The Washington Post) 2. Iran warns it will treat continued U.S. blockade as a ceasefire breach and move to halt regional trade with force (Iranian official statements) 3. U.S. deploying thousands of additional troops to the Middle East (The Washington Post) 4. Iran threatens to disrupt Red Sea shipping if blockade continues (Iranian military spokesperson) 5. Israel says ending the campaign depends on Iran giving up enriched uranium (Israeli Defense Ministry) 6. Trump: no deal unless Iran gives up nuclear weapons (Fox News) 7. Trump signals ceasefire may not be extended (ABC News) 8. Mediators nearing a deal to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire (Associated Press) 9. Iran FM says U.S. must stop Israeli actions in Lebanon for ceasefire to materialize (Iranian Foreign Ministry) 10. Trump says war is “close to over” and Iran wants a deal (Fox News)