**TEHRAN** — The Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to international shipping until American military threats against Tehran are permanently resolved.
The statement was confirmed by Behnam Saeeidi, Secretary of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian Parliament, according to reports.
No further details regarding the implementation or timeline of the closure were immediately provided.
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