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Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz after ‘three warnings in 30 minutes’ to US – All we know
Iran on Tuesday partially closed the Strait of Hormuz as part of security precautions as the country reached an agreement on “a set of guiding principles” that would pave the way for a nuclear deal wi...

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The Latest: Iran’s supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage
Iran Conflict Shuts Strait Of Hormuz, Threatens Global Shipping
‘Iran not laying mines, allowed ships from some countries to cross Strait of Hormuz’: Deputy FM
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi on Thursday denied that Iranian forces are laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and said Tehran has allowed ships from some countries to cross the k...

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US wiped out ‘every military target’ on Iran’s critical oil export hub Kharg Island, Trump says
Iran allows two India-bound LPG vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz: Report
‘Because India is our friend’: Iran envoy updates on ‘safe passage’ in Strait of Hormuz
Mohammad Fathali said India remains a trusted partner for Iran and that the country’s vessels would not face difficulties in the vital shipping lane.

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Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers through Hormuz as first tanker arrives
India to get safe passage for ships via Strait of Hormuz soon: Iran envoy
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for the global energy supply
The Islamic Republic has vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies.
New York Magazine
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Keeps Getting Worse
Since Feb. 28, at least 16 merchant vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and its adjoining waters (Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman), killing 8 seafarers, with one still missing. w/ @BlackiLi and Lazaro Gamio. https://t.co/hwn1sO2geJ pic.twitter.com/IlVmYuHnXy
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Iran shuts down Strait of Hormuz for military drill in warning to the world of the damage it can do
Iran has shut down the Strait of Hormuz for a military drill amid a US military build-up in the Arabian Sea, in a move that serves as a warning to the world if Donald Trump orders an attack. The temporary closure of parts of the strait came as Iranian news ...
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What you should know about the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Attacks on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf continued on Wednesday, as global energy concerns mounted and the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway for oil shipping, remained effectively closed. The attacks came as the ...
The Financial Express
Strait of Hormuz: Jefferies warns of 13 million barrel disruption – Industry says Iran ‘must not’ block world’s oil jugular
Fearing the supply disruption, Brent crude climbed to $78.55 per barrel, up 7.8% from $72.87 The Strait of Hormuz is crucial as about 20% of global oil supply,that is around 15 million barrels per day, pass through it.
Why Strait Of Hormuz, A Key Passageway For Global Energy Supply Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes.
US strikes Kharg Island as Trump presses Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. launched punishing air strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island while sparing vital oil infrastructure as he pressed the country not to interfere with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.