All maritime traffic banned in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says, as Israel readies to resume fighting
2026-07-20 11:14:00 source：CGTN
July 20, 2026
Iran claims that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to zero, and restrictions on vessel transit will remain in place until conditions change, according to an informed source in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Sunday.
"As long as hostile actions and mischief by the United States continue, the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked, and no permits will be issued for vessel transit," the informed source stated.
Following the sharp drop in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices topped $90, according to Trading Economics data.
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