Iran has reportedly closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to a report early Wednesday morning. The closure of the world's most critical oil chokepoint, if confirmed, would mark a major escalation.
01 · THE DISPATCH
A report early Wednesday morning states that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has a history of threatening to close the strategic waterway, with The Zioneer reporting on multiple previous closure announcements in June. The current report, if confirmed, would be another instance of Tehran using the Strait as leverage amid regional tensions.
03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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