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Iran Leads Dual Blockade of Strategic Maritime Passages, Pressuring US and Global Oil Markets

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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 22, 2026

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Iran and allied Houthi rebels have imposed a dual blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, disrupting global oil trade and raising prices. This has led to a 26% increase in oil prices and higher US fuel costs, intensifying economic pressure on the US and complicating Saudi oil exports.

01Iran and Houthis block two key maritime chokepoints, disrupting global oil trade.
02Strait of Hormuz traffic dropped from 130 to about 10-15 ships daily amid Iranian attacks.
03Houthis attacked Saudi oil tankers in Bab al-Mandeb, forcing costly rerouting through Suez Canal.
04Global oil prices surged 26% to $96 per barrel, pushing US gasoline prices above $4 per gallon.
05About 17% of global oil trade is disrupted, pressuring US President Trump to end the conflict.
06Saudi Arabia faces increased shipping costs and delays due to the dual blockade.

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