U.S. Forces Strike Bridges to Disrupt Iranian Supply Routes, Causing Slump in Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows

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Published: 2026-07-17
Category: finance
Source: Barchart.com (via The Wall Street Journal)

U.S. forces reportedly struck multiple bridges to cut supply routes to an Iranian port city and naval base, which are used to support attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This action has led to a significant slump in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with a seven-day moving average falling to 3.9 million barrels per day from 8.5 million barrels per day before a ceasefire collapsed.

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