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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz — And India Is Watching Closely
The Hindu·Friday, 12 June 2026
After two nights of US-Iran exchanges of fire, Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic. Trump then backed off from further strikes and claimed a deal was close. Iran said it had not reached a final decision on any deal.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes. India imports a huge share of its energy through this corridor, so any closure hits hard.
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