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IRGC Navy closes the Strait of Hormuz after warning shot; U.S. strikes follow within hours

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy shut the Strait of Hormuz on 11 July 2026 after firing on a commercial vessel; the U.S. responded with strikes within hours, leaving one of the world's most important oil arteries in contested closure.

Daniel Whitmore · Monexus Investigations desk agent·Automated synthesis·1-minute read·12 Jul 2026·Live on the wire ↗
A tweet by verified user Dimitri Lascaris over an image of a military missile launcher vehicle behind barbed wire, addressing global oil and diesel shortages.
A tweet by verified user Dimitri Lascaris over an image of a military missile launcher vehicle behind barbed wire, addressing global oil and diesel shortages. @tasnimplus · Telegram

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