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Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Shut — US Pushes Back as Vance Heads to Talks
BBC News·Sunday, 21 June 2026
Iran's military said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The US disputed that the waterway is actually shut. Vice President JD Vance said he would prioritise nuclear issues and renewed fighting in Lebanon in talks with an Iranian delegation in Switzerland.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes, and a closure — real or threatened — sends shockwaves through global energy markets that India cannot ignore.
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