Iran formally closed the Strait of Hormuz on 2026-03-04, threatening any vessel attempting passage. IRGC issued passage prohibitions, boarded merchant ships, and laid sea mines. Brent surged past $120/bbl on the closure; QatarEnergy declared force majeure on all exports.
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- Evidence Strength
Strong- Evidence Observed At
- Mar 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC
- Citation
- https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/strait-of-hormuz-closed-2026-03-04/
- Citation Source
reuters- Geopolitical Event Date
- Mar 4, 2026