Day 50 of Middle East conflict — Iran says it’s closing Strait of Hormuz again | CNN

• Get the latest updates on the war with Iran here. • Strait closure: Iran says it is once again shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, blaming the US for “breaches of trust” during the ongoing ceasefire. The move may threaten momentum toward a peace deal between the two countries. • Where negotiations stand: Washington and Tehran have a long way to go before reaching an agreement, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told state television. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said negotiations were still progressing but hinted at frustration with Tehran, saying the US won’t tolerate “blackmail” over the strait. • Ships under fire: Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s announcement, and a second vessel was hit by a projectile, according to maritime authorities. The US and Iran have a long way to go before reaching an agreement, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliamentary speaker and top negotiator, said in an interview with state television on Saturday. “On some issues, conclusions have been reached in the negotiations, and on others not; we are still far from a final agreement,” Ghaliba