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BREAKING: Strait of Hormuz closed, again? Oil shock, peace talks, and what happens next.

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On Saturday the 20th of June, 2026, Iran announced closure yet again for the Strait of Hormuz...

The US and Iran have confirmed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending a 3.5-month blockade that choked off roughly a fifth of global oil flows. Markets reacted fast.

Asian stocks surged as much as 5.7%, and Brent crude fell more than 4% in early Monday trading. The winners and losers are…