Iran's IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz, over 3,200 vessels queue in Gulf and Gulf of Oman — MarineTraffic data shows congestion rising on one of world's key energy routes.
Iran's IRGC has closed the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, causing more than 3,200 vessels to queue in the Gulf and Gulf of Oman, according to MarineTraffic data.
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