Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Closed to All Ships as US Rejects Blockade Claims
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Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz completely closed to all vessels and threatened attacks on ships transiting the vital waterway. The United States rejected Iran's blockade claims and continued conducting strikes against Iranian targets. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint through which approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies pass, connecting the Persian Gulf to international waters and serving as a key route for energy exports from Gulf states.