Iran closes Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel

Iran has declared a complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all oil tankers and commercial vessels in retaliation to recent US airstrikes, threatening to fire upon any ships attempting to pass. This waterway, crucial for global oil and LNG transport, has been a focal point in ongoing US-Iran tensions. Following US strikes, which Iran claims have caused significant damage, both nations have engaged in retaliatory attacks, raising concerns over the stability of a fragile ceasefire and the potential for escalating conflict.

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