Ship crossings halve as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks
The National · 22 Jun 2026

Ship crossings halve as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks

Ship transits across the Strait of Hormuz fell by half on Sunday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it had closed the key waterway in response to Israel's continued strikes on Lebanon. The number of ships crossing the strait fell to 17 on Sunday, down from 35 recorded a day befo


AI Translated Summary:
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks has drastically reduced ship crossings, highlighting the geopolitical tensions in the region. This move could have significant implications for oil transport and regional stability.


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