Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:29pm on 19 Jun 2025,Thursday International
As the Israel–Iran conflict escalates into its seventh day, Tehran has hinted at closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz—through which nearly 20% of global oil flows—to retaliate against Israeli air strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities . Iran’s missile barrage has hit civilian infrastructure, including the Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, injuring dozens . The closure threat has disrupted shipping patterns, with vessels avoiding Iranian waters . Gulf-based companies and global oil markets are on high alert, fearing major disruptions . The standoff shows no signs of de-escalation as military and economic tensions mount.(PC: AP)
