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Iran Declares Strait Of Hormuz Closed After Fresh U.S. Strikes
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Iran has declared the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels following a fresh wave of military strikes carried out by the United States against targets inside the country.
In a statement, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that all maritime traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships, is prohibited from passing through the waterway until further notice due to the regional security situation. The IRGC also warned that any vessel transiting the strait could be targeted.
The announcement came after the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces conducted additional self-defense strikes on multiple targets across Iran on June 10 under the direction of the U.S. President.
According to CENTCOM, the operation targeted Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites. U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets reportedly used precision-guided munitions against facilities that Washington said posed threats to American forces and international commercial shipping in the region.
The U.S. military described the strikes as a response to what it called Iran's continued and unwarranted aggression, adding that American forces remain prepared for further operations if necessary.
The latest developments mark a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns over regional stability and the potential impact on global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz serves as one of the world's most important routes for oil and commercial shipping.
In a statement, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that all maritime traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships, is prohibited from passing through the waterway until further notice due to the regional security situation. The IRGC also warned that any vessel transiting the strait could be targeted.
The announcement came after the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces conducted additional self-defense strikes on multiple targets across Iran on June 10 under the direction of the U.S. President.
According to CENTCOM, the operation targeted Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites. U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets reportedly used precision-guided munitions against facilities that Washington said posed threats to American forces and international commercial shipping in the region.
The U.S. military described the strikes as a response to what it called Iran's continued and unwarranted aggression, adding that American forces remain prepared for further operations if necessary.
The latest developments mark a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns over regional stability and the potential impact on global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz serves as one of the world's most important routes for oil and commercial shipping.
Jun 11, 2026
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