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- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on March 27, 2026, turning away three ships, including two from COSCO Shipping, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump’s safe-passage claim.
- Vessel traffic through the Strait has dropped over 90% since the conflict began.
- The IRGC said vessels headed to U.S. and Israeli ports are prohibited.
- Despite stalled exports, Iran’s oil operations continue with 55–60 tankers departing last month.
