Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes, Dismisses Ceasefire as 'Meaningless'
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Iran’s new oversight body for the Strait of Hormuz confirmed a complete closure of the strategic waterway on Thursday, effective until further notice. The move follows renewed US strikes, which Tehran called a violation of any ceasefire agreement. An Iranian official described the ceasefire as “practically meaningless.” The closure threatens global oil shipments, as the strait handles about 20% of the world’s petroleum supply. No timeline for reopening was provided.