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Iran says it controls Strait of Hormuz after weekend pause in strikes

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Iran said Monday that it controls the Strait of Hormuz after a pause in strikes in the war over the weekend.

Reuters noted that multiple state media outlets in Iran, citing an unidentified source, reported that Tehran had forced back six ships trying to go through the strait on Monday without clearance from Iran.

An Iranian health ministry spokesperson confirmed no new attacks had taken place. 'It seems our dear Iran had a peaceful night last night, and no part of its body was struck or hit,' Hossein Kermanpour wrote on social media.

At least 18 members of the U.S. military have been killed during the Iran war, with the Iranian Health Ministry reporting more than 3,400 deaths.