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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Says Will Strike All Transiting Vessels

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Published Jun 11, 2026 8:49 AM ・ Updated Jun 27, 2026 8:45 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Iran's military has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and stated that any vessel attempting to transit the strategic waterway will be targeted.
This action is in response to a new wave of US airstrikes, and two ships have already been hit.

Iran's military has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and stated that any vessel attempting to transit the strategic waterway will be targeted. This action is in response to a new wave of US airstrikes, and two ships have already been hit.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606110019.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Jun 11, 2026

After striking two ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's military operations command said today that any vessel navigating this strategic waterway will become a target.

Citing Iran's Tasnim news agency, AFP reported that Iran's military operations command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, stated: "Any ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted."

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters further stated that following a new wave of US airstrikes against Iran, the strait has been "completely closed, prohibiting the passage of all types of vessels."

Meanwhile, Iran's navy, through state media IRIB and Mehr news agency, confirmed that "two ships attempting to illegally pass through the Strait of Hormuz have been struck."

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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Announced　Jun 11, 2026 8:49 AM — Distributor CNA (Central News Agency)
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FAQ

Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?

It is a strategic maritime chokepoint through which about one-third of the world's oil is transported.

Why did Iran close it?

The military declared a full closure as a retaliatory measure against new US airstrikes.

What are the impacts of this closure?

It will likely cause oil price spikes, energy supply instability, and increased global economic risks.

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