Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz, threatens ships crossing
The move raises the risk of global energy supply disruptions, even as the U.S. military says commercial vessels still use the route.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +3
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#Bandar Abbas
Series: United States · US Iran Regional Escalation · 6 chapters since May 27
Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz, all ships at risk
The move again chokes a route carrying about 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies amid fresh U.S. attacks.
Republika, Antara News +1
US hits Iran; missiles target Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Why it matters: The exchange put U.S. troop hosts under fire and kept pressure on oil markets, with Brent crude above $92 a barrel.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1