Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports | US-Israel war on Iran News
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Why in news
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) closed the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the move is a response to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports.
Background
The IRGC stated that control over the Strait of Hormuz will remain tight until the US lifts its blockade. On Saturday, more than a dozen oil and gas tankers crossed the strait, while at least as many ships turned back due to navigation uncertainty.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceStrait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway used for oil and gas tanker transit.
- PostIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC): The Iranian military body responsible for the closure.
- FactMore than a dozen oil and gas tankers crossed the strait on Saturday.
For Mains
Q. Examine the geopolitical and economic implications of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on global energy security and maritime trade routes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Energy security: Disruption of global oil and gas supply chains and potential price volatility.
- Maritime law: Conflict between sovereign rights and the principle of freedom of navigation.
- Geopolitical leverage: Use of strategic chokepoints as tools of coercive diplomacy.
Keywords: Freedom of navigation · Energy security · Chokepoint diplomacy · Maritime trade · Geopolitical leverage
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