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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed to commercial shipping
28 FEB 2026 · 1600Z
On February 28, 2026, Iran's parliament voted to authorize the IRGC to close the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, beginning the dual blockade phase that continues to define the crisis.
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