SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 41    C

National News

The Economic Times

National / The Economic Times

details

Strait of Hormuz closed again over US blockade, says Iran military command

Iran's military command has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy shipping channel, citing a US blockade. This move follows alleged US-Israeli strikes and Iran's prior threat to charge fees for passage. The strait is crucial as it handles approximately one-fifth of global oil and LNG supplies.

18 Apr 2026 1:54 pm