Iran Closes Key Global Oil Route Indefinitely Following Reinstated U.S. Blockade

Iran Closes Key Global Oil Route Indefinitely Following Reinstated U.S. Blockade

2026-07-15 global

Tehran, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Following a reinstated U.S. naval blockade, Iran has indefinitely closed the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off a critical waterway that handles one-fifth of global petroleum.

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