Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Closed After Israeli Action
📡 Sydney Morning Herald / The Age · 1 min read ·
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Iran announced it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, citing Israeli military operations in Lebanon as the reason. The move threatens to disrupt international energy supplies and raises tensions in the region. The strait, a narrow passage between Iran and Oman, handles about 20% of the world's oil traffic. No further details on the duration or scope of the closure were provided.