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Iranian Navy: strait of Hormuz closed, requires coordination for safe passage

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 17, 2026, 10:59 AM EDTUpdated Oct 17, 2026, 11:14 AM EDT

The Iranian Navy has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that countries must coordinate with its forces for safe passage.

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