Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: Carriers abandon the region
Source: Container NewsPublished: February 28, 2026

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing a crisis in global shipping. Following joint US and Israeli strikes, Iranian naval forces announced a full blockade, prohibiting any ship passage. As a result, carriers are abandoning the region due to the blockade.
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