A total suspension of oil tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz has been declared as Israeli military operations in Lebanon intensify, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency. According to reports released Wednesday, tanker traffic through the strategic waterway has come to a complete standstill over the past several hours. The closure of this vital maritime artery—through which a significant portion of the world’s energy supply passes—marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing regional conflict.

Source: Egypt Independent April 08, 2026 22:15 UTC