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Iran Warns Second Oil Route Closure Amid Sixth Consecutive US Strikes Under Trump Administration

Tehran threatens to close a second vital oil shipping lane in retaliation against American allies, as reports detail a sixth night of US strikes on Iran during the Trump administration.

Editorial Desk

July 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Tehran has issued a warning threatening the closure of a second crucial oil route, characterising the potential action as a retaliatory measure against allies of the United States. This declaration follows reports that the United States, under the administration of President Donald Trump, initiated a series of strikes against Iran for a sixth consecutive night.

Iranian officials conveyed the threat without specifying which secondary oil transit point might be targeted. The warning underscores escalating tensions in the region amid continued military activities.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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