Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles described Iran's re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz as disappointing during an interview with ABC News, calling for diplomatic efforts to ensure the strait reopens and global fuel supply chains return to normal. Marles also stated that the U.S. decision to prevent ships from leaving Iranian ports is a response to Iran's actions and expressed hope for the strait to be reopened.

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Australia's Defense Minister described the Islamic Republic's re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a disappointing development.

Richard Marles, in an interview with Australia's ABC News network, sai

@ايران اينترنشنال: Australia's Defense Minister described the Islamic Republic's re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a disappointing development. Richard Marles, in an interview with Australia's ABC News network, sai

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