Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets demands

France 24 reports that Iran's Revolutionary Guards have vowed the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ends its sanctions and pays compensation for war damage. The blockade has already roiled energy markets and driven prices higher, while President Trump says he is taking a low-key approach to negotiations with Iran.

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