The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) laid mines in the strait, interfered with ships, and began applying a transit fee exceeding 1 million dollars per ship. The United States imposed a counter-blockade on Iranian ports between 13 April and 29 May 2026. Before the war, approximately 25% of the world's seaborne oil trade and 20% of liquefied natural gas passed through this strait. The crisis caused sudden fluctuations in energy markets; Brent crude rose by 10–13% to roughly 80–82 dollars by 2 March 2026. (Source: U.S. CRS, UK House of Commons Library.)
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Strait of Hormuz Crisis (2026)?
- After the United States and Israel launched an air war on Iran on 28 February 2026, Iran began to largely block passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- When did Strait of Hormuz Crisis (2026) happen?
- 2026 CE
- Where did Strait of Hormuz Crisis (2026) take place?
- Hürmüz Boğazı