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Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran closure amid US-Iran attacks

The Strait of Hormuz remains open for shipping despite Iran's declaration of closure amid escalating US-Iran tensions. A maritime advisory group confirmed the southern route is still accessible, though the threat level is severe, with potential dangers from mines and expected communication with naval forces. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a halt to all vessel passage until foreign interference ceases, following a week of retaliatory strikes between the US and Iran, including an attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship. AI

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Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran closure amid US-Iran attacks

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 Français(FR) · Sara Gharaibeh, The Associated Press ·

    Hormuz route open despite Iran declaration, maritime group says

    The path along the Omani coastline is still available for transit, the Joint Maritime Information Center said in a note.