World · 20 July 2026

Iran warns no oil will pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said on Monday that no oil or gas will transit the Strait of Hormuz if US "aggression" continues in the region. The US military entered its ninth consecutive night of attacks on Iran, and an interim agreement to conclude the conflict seemed to have failed. Brent crude oil prices climbed above $90 a barrel on Monday, their highest level since June.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 July 2026 at 6:23

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