Tehran, Jun 11 (V7N) – Iran has announced the closure of all shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after the United States launched fresh attacks on multiple Iranian targets on the orders of President Donald Trump, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
According to reports by Al Jazeera, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the United States had repeatedly violated the ceasefire agreement reached in April, prompting Tehran to suspend all maritime traffic through the strait until further notice.
The IRGC stated that the restriction would affect all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships, passing through the crucial waterway. The force also rejected previous U.S. claims that American forces had ensured the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran further claimed that two oil tankers were struck while attempting to cross the strait unlawfully, though independent verification of the claim was not immediately available.
Meanwhile, the U.S. military said the strikes, carried out late Wednesday, were a response to what it described as Iran’s “unprovoked and continued aggression.”
Iranian state media reported explosions in several areas, including the Strait of Hormuz, Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, Sirik and the southern city of Kargan. At least two people were reported injured in the Kargan blast.
The latest exchange has raised concerns over regional stability and global energy security, as the Strait of Hormuz serves as one of the world’s most important routes for oil and gas shipments. Any prolonged disruption could have significant consequences for international energy markets and global trade.
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