The Islamic republic has effectively kept the Strait of Hormuz shut down since the war began, sealing away a key global trade route that oversees the shipment of 20% of the world’s oil supply. The conflict has left some 2,000 ships stuck in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the IMO, creating a crisis in a route that saw about 130 ships sail through it every day. “[Tehran has] taken necessary and proportionate measures to prevent the aggressors and their supporters from exploiting the Strait of Hormuz to advance hostile operations against Iran,” Iran’s foreign ministry said, according to the FT.
Author: Emily Goodin, Ronny Reyes
Published at: 2026-03-24 23:25:48
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