President Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

On July 14, President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade following failed ceasefire negotiations in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical oil transport route for about 20% of global supply, and disruptions have already caused crude prices to rise above $79 per barrel.

By Stefon Walters, The Motley Fool Mon, July 20, 2026 at 12:20 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance · July 20, 2026, 09:20 UTC

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