Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz over Middle East tensions

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint carrying 20% of world oil supply, in response to Israeli military operations in Lebanon. The closure has stranded thousands of vessels and disrupted oil traffic despite international ceasefire efforts, with Iran maintaining selective restrictions on maritime passage.

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