Iran Shuts Down Strait of Hormuz: US Strikes Spark Global Oil Crisis

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as US strikes deepen tensions

Iran’s main military command has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after fresh US attacks.

Summary

  • Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command said the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels until further notice.
  • Iranian media reported that Revolutionary Guards forces hit two ships attempting to pass through the waterway.
  • US Central Command said it launched fresh strikes on Iran as Qatar sent a delegation to discuss the war.

Iranian state media reported that the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters cited security concerns in the region’s waterways. This announcement occurred as efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict were facing increased difficulties.

Iran warns ships against Hormuz passage

Iran’s military announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now closed to all ships, and any vessel entering the strait will be considered a target, according to Tasnim News Agency.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard naval forces reported that two ships tried to travel through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian state media, IRIB and Mehr News Agency, Iranian forces struck both ships. The Guard stated the vessels were attempting to pass through the strait without authorization and issued a warning to all ships in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman to remain anchored.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned that any ships nearing the Strait of Hormuz will be seen as collaborating with its adversaries. This came after accusations that the US had attacked locations near Iran’s southern coast. Reports from Iranian media indicated explosions occurred near several cities, including Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Minab, and Sirik, with Iranian officials stating that “enemy projectiles” struck Qeshm, Kargan, and Sirik.

US launches new strikes in Iran

US Central Command said it launched strikes against multiple Iranian targets on June 10. The command described them as “additional self-defence strikes.” CENTCOM said the strikes began at 5.15pm New York time. It added that the action answered Iran’s “unwarranted and continued aggression.”

According to crypto.news, recent attacks occurred after the US launched strikes on June 9th, following Iran’s downing of an American Apache helicopter. Iranian news sources reported that the earlier US strikes targeted air defenses, radar installations, and other facilities. President Trump stated that Iran was stalling on discussions for a temporary peace agreement and warned that US forces would respond forcefully before initiating the strikes.

Trump stated that the US conducted significant strikes yesterday and would do so again today. He didn’t specify what was targeted before the military made an official announcement. Iran’s government responded by claiming the strikes hit civilian areas. According to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the goal of the strikes is to encourage Iran to reach an agreement.

Talks continue as the Qatar delegation arrives

According to a White House source, talks are still ongoing despite increased military activity from the US. The official stated that the US will keep up the pressure until an agreement is reached. President Trump later announced that the US military has helped over 200 commercial ships safely pass through the area, carrying more than 100 million barrels of oil to consumers.

Trump stated the United States, not Iran, has control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran directly disputed this claim by announcing it would close the waterway. Additionally, Qatar sent a delegation to Tehran on June 10th to discuss efforts to end the ongoing conflict.

The closure announcement followed claims of repeated ceasefire violations by the “American enemy.” Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until further notice. The waterway remains central to oil and commercial shipping between the Persian Gulf and global markets. Iranian media reported the closure after explosions across southern Iran near the strait.

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2026-06-11 03:47