News · 19 April 2026
Iran closes vital strait, two ships attacked
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Fuel uncertainty is rising globally as Iran re-closes the vital Strait of Hormuz, causing people to stock up. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced today they would blockade the shipping lane, reversing its recent reopening due to a US blockade of Iranian ports. This follows reports that IRGC ships fired at a tanker and an Indian-flagged oil vessel was also attacked on Saturday.
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