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Iran's joint military command
Strait of Hormuz
June 2026
Verified: June 11, 2026
"Iran's joint military command has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels. The move follows US military strikes against Iranian targets. The closure threatens global oil and gas transit."
"Iran's joint military command has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels. The move follows US military strikes against Iranian targets. The closure threatens global oil and gas transit."
"Previous reports indicated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but current news details specific military strikes on bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, and reports of Indian sailor deaths that were not previously mentioned."
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Author: Daniel Yergin
This definitive history of the global oil industry provides essential context on why the Strait of Hormuz is the world's most critical energy chokepoint and how oil supply disruptions have historically shaped global conflict and economic policy.
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