'WILL TEACH ISRAEL A LESSON': Iran 'BLOCKS' Hormuz; Sends Ships Back After Lebanon Mayhem

| Apr 09, 2026, 07:35:29 AM | TOI.in
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Iran’s state media claim Tehran has completely shut down the strategic Strait of Hormuz, forcing oil tankers to turn around and abandon transit amid spiraling regional tensions. Tracking data showed vessels near the Musandam coast U‑turning as reports of closure spread — a shock to global markets, since the narrow waterway handles about 20 % of the world’s oil exports. The reported shutdown comes amidst an intensifying conflict linked to Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, with Tehran warning any ceasefire must address broader regional disputes.

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