Iran refuses to reopen Hormuz while US blockade remains

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Iran's vow not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, so long as a US naval blockade remained in place, was held into Thursday despite a ceasefire extension, as the Gulf nation announced the seizure of two ships trying to cross the strategic waterway. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said late on Wednesday that it had also "directed 31 vessels to turn around