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Strait of Hormuz Map: Live Update as US-Iran Attacks Rattle Global Oil Markets

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Strait of Hormuz map showing the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman with oil tanker shipping routes

The Strait of Hormuz map is once again at the center of global attention as fresh military strikes between the United States and Iran threaten one of the world’s most vital oil shipping lanes. Brent crude jumped sharply this week, with Iran claiming the strait is now closed “until further notice,” while US Central Command insists ships are still moving freely through the waterway. The conflicting claims have left shipping companies, insurers, and energy markets on edge, and millions of people worldwide are searching for a Strait of Hormuz map…

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US Blockade of Iran: Pakistan’s Vital Role in Stopping a Global War

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US naval warships enforcing blockade near the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's coastline visible in the background on a strategic map

The US blockade of Iran has turned one of the world’s most critical waterways into a flashpoint. On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war, with the US military deploying over 10,000 personnel, more than a dozen warships, and dozens of aircraft to enforce it. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut, global energy markets are in turmoil  and Pakistan has emerged as the world’s most unlikely peacemaker.  Background  How the 2026…

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