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Tensions Rise Over Hormuz Strait Agreement as US and Iran Clash on Key Clause

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First reported by Maariv · Jul 9, 2026

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Iran denied reports of explosions amid Gulf tensions as Israel and the US coordinate responses. Iran launched missile attacks on Gulf states, escalating conflict. The US and Iran remain deadlocked over a key clause in a Hormuz Strait agreement, with conflicting interpretations hindering safe maritime passage.

01Iran denied reports of multiple explosions amid regional tensions on Thursday evening.
02Netanyahu and Trump discussed US actions in the Gulf during ongoing communications.
03Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and claimed attacks on Qatar.
04US officials deny recent strikes in Iran and highlight a communication gap with Tehran.
05Clause 5 of the Hormuz Strait agreement is disputed, with Iran claiming exclusive control.
06Shipping through Hormuz has sharply declined due to the conflict and unresolved agreement terms.

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