IRAN DECLARES HORMUZ STRAIT CLOSED
Iran’s newly formed strait authority said the Strait of Hormuz is closed “until further notice” following escalating military exchanges with the United States. The IRGC also claimed the waterway is shut to all vessels, though US officials say commercial traffic continues. Once a key global oil route, traffic through the strait has already fallen to about 15% of pre-war levels, according to JPMorgan.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed amid military escalation with the US, though US officials dispute full closure. Traffic already down to ~15% of pre-war levels per JPMorgan, signaling major disruption to a historically critical oil transit route.
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Iran's strait authority declares Hormuz closed 'until further notice' following US military exchanges
IRGC claims waterway shut to all vessels; US says commercial traffic continues
Traffic already collapsed to ~15% of pre-war levels according to JPMorgan
