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Iran seizes cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it seized two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday because they were operating without the proper permits. The seizure comes just hours after President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, as both sides try to gain control over the major shipping lane.

Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh joins us to discuss.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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