Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Shattering Fragile Ceasefire

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on June 20, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to vessel traffic. The command cited alleged violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by the United States and Israel. This declaration directly challenges the recent de-escalation framework and reintroduces risks to global oil transit at a moment The post Iran Closes S