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Video. Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader

Updated: 16/04/2026 - 17:23 GMT+2

The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects.

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