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Hundreds of tankers hoping to cross the strait have come to a halt after the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps threatened to “set ablaze” any vessel using the trade route, effectively deterring all but the most reckless.
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Hundreds of tankers halted after threat from Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
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News Article
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{
    "location": "Strait of Hormuz",
    "organization": "Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps"
}
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Created
April 24, 2026 at 4:47 AM (4 days ago)
Last Updated
April 24, 2026 at 4:47 AM (4 days ago)

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https://theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/how-iran-has-used-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-throttle-oil-and-gas-a-visual-guide

Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global oil and gas flows amid US-Israeli tensions.

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