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Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz Despite Trump Denials

First detected 13 Aug · last moved 1w ago · IR

The picture

Iran's Gulf Authority maintains a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Trump administration claims that the waterway remains open. Shipping traffic has declined to near three-month lows as Iran refuses to lift the blockade until its stated conditions are met.

The signals behind it · 2

5Oil · FX · Rates1w ago

Iran's Hormuz Authority said the strait remains blocked and will not reopen until Iran's conditions are accepted; tanker traffic sank to near 3-month lows with no near-term resolution in sight.

4Oil1w ago

Iran disputes Trump claims of Hormuz reopening as tanker transits sink to near 3-month lows; supply tightness into Gulf loading premiums with no maritime alternative to reroute around the strait.