The military leadership in Tehran decided to fully close the Hormuz Strait to all ships and tankers. The decision entered immediate effect responding to the recent tightening of the American forces' naval blockade. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard deployed its gunboats to ensure closure implementation and prevent any maritime penetration. Global trade traffic stopped through this vital artery, causing a massive shock in global energy markets. Tehran holds Washington fully responsible for this deterioration due to non-compliance with ceasefire terms. Oil-importing countries declare a state of economic emergency and consider withdrawing quantities from strategic reserves immediately. The US Fifth Fleet announces full alert and monitors Iranian movements closely with advanced drone aircraft. Major security fears sweep Gulf capitals of the possibility of a direct, unintended military clash occurring soon. The United Nations calls for an emergency session to discuss the closure's repercussions on international peace and economy. Crucial hours await the region amid mutual escalation threatening a comprehensive, unpredictable explosion.
policy
Apr 19, 2026
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Complete Closure of Hormuz Strait by Iranian Orders
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MN Iraq News Editorial Team
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