Iran temporarily shuts parts of Strait of Hormuz — why it matters far beyond the Gulf
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKFebruary 18, 2026
Middle East News: Iran has temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, as tensions with the United States esc.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/18/2026