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Live Updates: The Strait That Could Break the World- Iran’s Ceasefire Clock Is Ticking and the Hormuz Is Closed Again

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Live Updates: The Strait That Could Break the World- Iran's Ceasefire Clock Is Ticking and the Hormuz Is Closed Again

đź”´ LIVE UPDATES — Last Updated: April 19, 2026 | 08:30 AM ET Twenty percent of the world’s oil flows through a single narrow waterway — and right now, Iran controls it. With the ceasefire clock expiring, the world holds its breath. Key Points at a Glance The world woke up this Sunday, April 19, … Read more

Strait of Hormuz Closed? What Iran’s Radio Warnings Mean for Oil, Shipping and Prices

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Strait of Hormuz Closed? What Iran’s Radio Warnings Mean for Oil, Shipping and Prices

Key points What exactly has been reported so far EU naval sources say Iran’s Revolutionary Guard transmitted VHF radio messages telling ships that passage through the Strait is not allowed, and several majors paused shipments pending clarity. Authorities and companies are treating the order as a serious escalation even though Iran has not always confirmed … Read more