Strait of Hormuz: Iran Locks the Oil Door and Defies Washington

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Iran

World / International

Strait of Hormuz: Iran Locks the Oil Door and Defies Washington

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route, after US strikes. The Iranian military warns it will target any vessel attempting to force passage. Negotiations led by Qatar and Pakistan continue, while oil prices rose by nearly three dollars.

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