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Video. Strait of Hormuz standoff reignites as IRGC defies Iran’s diplomats

Updated: 20/04/2026 - 9:31 GMT+2

The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked again by Iran, as the IRGC’s hardline stance appears to prevail in Tehran. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks in Pakistan on Monday, after President Trump said he would not attend.

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