Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
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A fragile pause in the fighting has shattered as missiles, shipping threats, and fresh military strikes push the US-Iran conflict into a dangerous new chapter.
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway after the US said it would not end its blockade of Iran-linked shipping. Iran’s joint military command said that “control of ...
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US Reimposes Restrictions on Iran's Oil Sales After Maritime TensionsPublished on: July 8, 2026 4:53 AMPakistan, July 8 -- The United States has reimposed restrictions on Iran's oil sales, accusing Tehran of targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US sanctions on Iran oil mark another escalation in tensions despite the recent memorandum of understanding between the two countries.
TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel's attacks in Lebanon ...
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The US warned of consequences for Iran's actions, which threaten ongoing negotiations for a broader agreement. The Strait is crucial for global energy transport.
The price of diesel, which is widely used in the trucking industry and affects shipping costs, was $4.77 per gallon on Wednesday, compared with $3.76 before the Iran war.
