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Iranian lawmaker Manouchehr Mottaki told Euronews that ships are being disabled as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy seeks to stop unauthorized transit through the Strait of Hormuz. He called on Washington to lift its naval blockade before talks resume; the account is based on his interview.
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The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for global shipping, so disruption could affect trade and energy markets relevant to the United States. The article does not independently verify the reported ship incidents or describe their scale.