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Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway On Thursday, only 25 ships made the passage, according to marine intelligence data.
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. This critical channel has seen a decrease in ship traffic in recent times. Few ships were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz even before the closure announcement.
On Thursday, only 25 ships made the passage, according to marine intelligence data. Further details on the situation are available from the source, including information on ship operators' responses to the closure. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from KVIA ABC-7 and CNN.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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