The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that four tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, Donald Trump stated that the war on Iran would "get wrapped up soon."
Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic Erodes Further as Oil Prices Rise
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3 days ago ... During the first U.S. blockade, in effect from April until mid-June, forces redirected more than 140 ships and disabled nine near the Strait of ...
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Very few ships passed through the waterway on the first full day of the U.S. naval blockade of Iran.
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