West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to global shipping, but warned that vessels from the United States and Israel would not be allowed to pass through the crucial maritime route, reported The Jerusalem Post. We are now closing the LIVE Blog

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Amid rising tensions with Iran and fears over the safety of maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump Saturday said that multiple countries could join the United States in deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. We are closing the LIVE blog now