Expert warns U.S.-Iran deal faces major obstacles after latest Strait of Hormuz closure

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Iran’s claim that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz is raising new questions about the future of a shaky agreement with the United States, even as both sides prepare for another round of talks. Iran said Saturday it had closed the strategic waterway following Israeli attacks in Lebanon and what it describes as a U.S. failure to uphold commitments under the agreement. The United States disputed the claim, saying Iran does not control the strait and that commercial traffic continued to move through the area. The developments came as Iranian officials head to Switzerland for talks on what could…

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