UK maritime agency says it received reports on closure of Strait of Hormuz

The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency has said that it received multiple reports from vessels operating in the Gulf saying they had received messages on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

There was no immediate confirmation from Iran.

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