Iran security chief says Strait of Hormuz unsafe as long as war goes on

09
Mar
2026

Iran security chief says Strait of Hormuz unsafe as long as war goes on

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13/04 19:37

Trump says 34 ships crossed Hormuz Sunday, most since war began

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Israel military says struck 150 Hezbollah targets in past 24 hours

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Deadline passes for US naval blockade of Iranian ports

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Qatar says maritime routes should not be used as 'bargaining' tools

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UN maritime chief says 'no countries' have right to close Hormuz Strait

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Pope Leo calls for 'forgiveness' at Algeria-France war monument

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Pope Leo says has 'no fear' of Trump administration: AFP

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Pope Leo says has 'no intention to debate' with Trump: AFP

13/04 11:56

France, UK to host talks on 'peaceful multinational mission' for Hormuz: Macron

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Pope Leo lands in Algeria for first visit by a pontiff

13/04 11:36

Turkey says Hormuz strait should open 'as soon as possible'

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Iran, US 'sincere' about ceasefire: Turkey foreign minister

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UK PM says Britain 'not supporting' US blockade of Hormuz strait

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Germany will feel effects of Mideast war 'for a long time': Merz

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Spain says blockade of Strait of Hormuz 'makes no sense'

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China calls for 'unimpeded' navigation in Hormuz Strait