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Iran's Army Spokesperson declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed due to US aggressions and war.

Strait of Hormuz

Who
Iran's Army Spokesperson, Ambassador Whitaker, UN envoy Waltz, Trump
What
Iran's Army Spokesperson declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed due to US aggressions and war.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:16:47 GMT · 1h 29m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Iran's Army Spokesperson cited US aggressions and war as reasons for the closure.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Oil markets reacted, with WTI rising to $73 and Brent to $78. Vessel traffic through the critical chokepoint remains well below pre-war levels.

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