Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping, according to Al Jazeera. Ship tracking data shows a sharp decline in transits through the waterway, one of the world's most critical chokepoints for global energy trade. The closure comes as US and Iranian officials hold talks aimed at preserving a fragile peace framework.

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