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Trump meeting with top aides on Iran’s renewed closure of Hormuz — report
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
US President Donald Trump is meeting with his top advisers right now to discuss Iran’s renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Channel 12 news reports.
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the strait earlier today, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway after the US said it would not end its blockade of Iran-linked shipping.
Trump spoke by phone in recent days with Pakistan’s chief of staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Iranian officials, according to the report.
The outlet also reports that Iran threatened to resume firing missiles at Israel if there is no ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
A 10-day truce between the sides took effect early Friday morning.
The Times of Israel Community.