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War & Conflict2h 10m ago

The Iranian Navy announced the Strait of Hormuz is shut, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accused the United States of violating a memorandum of understanding to end the war.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iranian Navy, United States, US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Israel
What
The Iranian Navy announced the Strait of Hormuz is shut, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accused the United States of violating a memorandum of understanding to end the war.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:03:00 GMT · 2h 10m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The closure was cited due to Israel’s refusal to leave Lebanon and the ongoing presence of US forces in the region, alongside an alleged violation of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important energy corridor, and its closure could disrupt global energy supplies and escalate regional tensions.

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