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TexasTowelie

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Wed Apr 8, 2026, 03:37 PM 3 hrs ago

Iran halts Hormuz traffic after Israel attacks Lebanon - CNN



Iran stopped oil tanker traffic through the crucial waterway after Israel attacked Lebanon, semi-official news agency Fars reported. According to Fars, just two oil tankers had crossed the strait since the ceasefire came into effect.

CNN politics senior reporter Stephen Collinson, CNN international diplomatic editor Nic Robertson and retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges weigh in on the fragile state of the ceasefire as Iran blocks Hormuz.

Also, CNN business and economics reporter Anna Cooban reports on oil industry reaction to the uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire agreement.

0:00 CNN anchor Dana Bash reports on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
0:51 CNN politics senior editor says the closure undercuts the White House’s claim of a victory
2:50 CNN international diplomatic editor unpacks the multiple understandings of the ceasefire agreement
6:01 Retired general reacts to Iran closing Hormuz after the ceasefire went into effect
8:03 CNN business reporter on oil market impact
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Iran halts Hormuz traffic after Israel attacks Lebanon - CNN (Original Post) TexasTowelie 3 hrs ago OP
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