>>24510959
>Enough is enough!!! Thank you! President DJT
>>24511041
PB below
>>24412934 (You), >>24412941, >>24413031 (You), >>24413061 (You), >>24413298 (You), >>24413324 (You), >>24413602 (You) anon decodes POTUS drops
The Strait of Hormuz has never been fully closed for an extended period in modern history prior to 2026, though it faced disruptions (e.g., during the 1980s "Tanker War" in the Iran-Iraq War, when attacks on shipping occurred but international naval escorts kept traffic moving). Iran has repeatedly threatened closure, but it was not implemented on a large scale until the 2026 Iran conflict.
### 2026 Closure (the main recent event)
Iran effectively shut the strait to most international shipping starting February 28, 2026, in response to U.S.-Israeli military strikes (and the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader). Shipping traffic dropped to near zero shortly afterward, with Iran declaring it "closed" and threatening attacks on vessels (especially those linked to the U.S., Israel, or allies). Some limited Iranian or non-hostile ships passed, but overall it was a near-total blockade for commercial traffic.
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Duration so far: From February 28, 2026, to the present (as of April 17, 2026), this is approximately ==48–49 days of effective closure or severe disruption.
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It has been described as lasting "nearly seven weeks," "over 38 days" of major combat/closure impacts, or "1 month, 2 weeks and 6 days" in some timelines.
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A U.S.-Iran ceasefire took effect around April 8, 2026 (a two-week truce), but the strait did not meaningfully reopen due to disputes, continued restrictions, and a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. Traffic remained very low (e.g., only a handful of ships per day vs. ~140 normally).
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On April 17, 2026 (today in current reports), Iran declared the strait "completely open" to commercial vessels (tied to a ceasefire in Lebanon), and President Trump echoed similar statements. However, reports indicate it remains effectively closed or highly restricted for now due to the ongoing U.S. blockade, disputes over terms (e.g., tolls or routes), and low actual traffic. Full normalization is uncertain.
This 2026 event caused the largest disruption to global oil and LNG supplies in decades (~20% of world seaborne oil trade affected), spiking prices significantly.
Historically, no other full multi-week closure is recorded—the strait’s width and international importance have made sustained closure difficult without major military consequences. If you're asking about a specific incident or time period, provide more details for a more targeted answer!
>>24412934
>[-48] Dark.