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Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, halting global shipping traffic

Jun 16, 2026, 4:11 PM20
(Update: Jun 17, 2026, 8:50 PM)
strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf

Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, halting global shipping traffic

  • Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz since late February 2026, following military strikes.
  • Only seven vessels have passed through the strait since the recent US-Iran deal, with around 580 ships waiting in the Gulf.
  • Experts warn that security risks and the presence of mines are significant obstacles to resuming normal maritime traffic.
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