Iran could close Strait of Hormuz if US navy blockade persists – Fars News

FXStreetApr 17, 2026 3:09 PM

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Citing an Iranian official, Fars News Agency reported on Friday that if the US naval blockade persists, Tehran will consider it a violation of the ceasefire and close the Strait of Hormuz, per Reuters.

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Although the immediate market reaction to this headline was largelu muted, the US Dollar (USD) Index recovered slightly from the seven-week low it set near 97.60 earlier in the day. At the time of press, the USD Index was down 0.33% on the day at 97.85.

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