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title: "Iran foreign min: Blockading Iranian ports is an act of war"
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description: "Iran appears to be sticking to its line about a blockage, but you never know what's really happening behind the scenes. Here is the latest from the foreign minister on twitter:Blockading Iranian ports is an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire. Striking a commercial vessel and taking its crew hostage is an even greater violation. Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying.Your guess about what comes next is as good as mine."
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# Iran foreign min: Blockading Iranian ports is an act of war

Iran appears to be sticking to its line about a blockage, but you never know what's really happening behind the scenes. Here is the latest from the foreign minister on twitter:

> Blockading Iranian ports is an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire. Striking a commercial vessel and taking its crew hostage is an even greater violation. Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying.

Your guess about what comes next is as good as mine.

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