Under the new system, vessels seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must submit a transit request at least 48 hours before arrival.
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The day was dominated by Iran's renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, following Israeli strikes on Lebanon that violated the ceasefire. Multiple sources reported the closure, though the US disputed it. This overshadowed the morning's focus on the Shiv Sena split, where Amit Shah declared 'only one Shiv Sena exists' and Raj Thackeray backed Uddhav. A temple roof collapse in Parbhani, Maharashtra, killed seven and injured dozens, drawing significant coverage. The NEET retest preparations, including NTA's clarification on the Abu Dhabi centre mix-up, and the Ram Mandir donation scandal investigation continued to develop. Trump repeated claims that Meloni begged for a photo at G7, prompting her sharp rebuttal.