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EnergyJul 24, 2026

IRAN — IRAN'S IRGC DECLARES STRAIT OF HORMUZ CLOSED; OIL TANKER REPORTEDLY HIT BY MINE

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it has completely closed the Strait of Hormuz to all uncoordinated oil tanker traffic. The IRGC stated one of three tankers attempting to cross a mined path exploded and caught fire, forcing the others to retreat. This action dramatically escalates regional tensions and threatens a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies.

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