Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims control of Strait of Hormuz, causing miles-long ship queue

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A viral video claims to show a miles-long queue of stranded oil tankers and cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims control of the vital shipping route, warning ships attempting to pass will be set ablaze. About 10% of the global container ship fleet is reportedly caught in the backup. The disruption follows recent attacks between Iran, Israel, and the USA, impacting global oil trade and driving up prices.


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