On June 20, 2026, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, alleging Israeli actions violated its agreement with the US — a claim denied by the US military. In response, President Trump announced on June 21 that there would be no tolls in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days during the ceasefire period. The strait, just 34 km wide at its narrowest point, carries about 20 million barrels of oil per day, roughly 20% of global seaborne oil trade. This followed the June 17 Islamabad Memorandum, which ended the US-Iran war with a 60-day ceasefire extension.
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Citing Ceasefire Violation; Trump Announces No Tolls for 60 Days
Key Points
- On June 20, 2026, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, alleging Israeli actions violated its agreement with the US — a claim denied by the US military
- In response, President Trump announced on June 21 that there would be no tolls in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days during the ceasefire period
- The strait, just 34 km wide at its narrowest point, carries about 20 million barrels of oil per day, roughly 20% of global seaborne oil trade
- This followed the June 17 Islamabad Memorandum, which ended the US-Iran war with a 60-day ceasefire extension
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• Iran: closed Strait of Hormuz (June 20, 2026); Trump: no tolls for 60 days (June 21) • Strait of Hormuz: 34 km wide at narrowest; ~20% of global seaborne oil trade • Islamabad Memorandum (June 17, 2026): ended US-Iran war; 60-day ceasefire extension • China receives about a third of oil passing through the strait
