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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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Indexed Feb 28, 16:00 UTC · Wikipedia · 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis

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