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Iran won't reopen Hormuz until the US unfreezes its assets and lifts the blockade

Tehran wants the June memorandum of understanding restored before it eases up on the strait.

The New York Times reports that Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington unfreezes its assets, lifts sanctions and ends the naval blockade.

Iran won't reopen Hormuz until the US unfreezes its assets and lifts the blockade chartData: POLI