US to Begin Blockade of Iranian Ports Monday, Iran Claims Peace Deal Was Near
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The United States will begin blocking Iranian ports on Monday, according to CENTCOM, the U.S. military's Central Command. The White House said multiple countries will assist the U.S. in the strait operations, with the United Kingdom and other nations sending minesweepers to the region. Iran meanwhile claimed that a peace agreement had been close to completion. The developments come amid ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East, as the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.