Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Disrupting 20% of Global Oil Flow

The statement claims Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing disruption of approximately 20% of global oil flow. Multiple high-authority reports confirm the Strait's strategic importance and its role in transporting roughly 20% of the world's oil. They also describe significant disruptions to shipping following recent U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran, including tanker avoidance and heightened market risks. However, the coverage largely frames these disruptions as consequences of avoidance or threats, rather than an explicit, confirmed closure by Iran. Some sources emphasize Iranian threats and potential for closure without confirmation, while others highlight immediate impacts on oil traffic but stop short of verifying a direct blockade. This creates conflicting evidence—there is strong indication of disruption and risk, but insufficient clear verification that Iran officially or physically closed the Strait. The probability of truth is higher because disruptions equivalent to closure are occurring, though the exact action claimed remains partly speculative.