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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after reported US and Israeli strikes

Feb 28th 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards ordered a closure of the Strait of Hormuz after reported US and Israeli strikes, prompting major traders to pause oil and LNG shipments and navies to issue navigation warnings.

  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards ordered no passage through the Strait of Hormuz after reported strikes by the United States and Israel.
  • Major oil companies and trading houses have suspended shipments of crude oil, fuel and liquefied natural gas from the area.
  • Satellite imagery shows vessels accumulating off ports as traffic halts.
  • The UK Royal Navy said the closure order is not legally binding but urged caution for mariners.
  • The US Navy warned against navigation in the area and Greece advised ships to avoid the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The Strait is a critical chokepoint for about 20 percent of global oil and large volumes of LNG, raising risks to global energy supplies and Qatari exports.

Sources

independent.co.uk