Iran says it is fully closing Strait of Hormuz after latest US strikes
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels due to insecurity in the region. The decision comes after the United States launched strikes on multiple targets on Wednesday evening. The closure will affect all types of vessels, including oil tankers and commercial vessels.
- ▪Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessel traffic
- ▪The closure is due to insecurity in the region following US strikes
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for international oil trade
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- ▪ Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks — World News
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Iran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after the United States launched strikes on “multiple targets” on Wednesday evening. “From this moment on, due to insecurity in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to the traffic of any type of vessel, including oil tankers and commercial vessels, and any traffic will be affected,” the Iranian military said in a statement. Recommended Stories Iran says it is fully closing Strait of Hormuz after latest US strikes Iran trying to ‘drag out’ a deal: Mike Brest Nigel Farage leads opposition calls to curb immigration after national unrest from Belfast attempted beheading WHO IS MORE DESPERATE FOR A DEAL: TRUMP OR IRAN?Advertisement This is a breaking story.
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