Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Following U.S. Strikes on Southern Iran

Iranian authorities announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic in response to recent U.S. strikes on targets in southern Iran. The full closure applies to both commercial shipping and oil tankers.

The decision was issued by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. The command cited the need to ensure regional security as the basis for shutting down all traffic through the strategic waterway.

Authorities issued a warning that any vessels attempting to violate the closure order would be targeted by Iranian forces.

The closure follows a series of U.S. military strikes and subsequent Iranian retaliatory actions. Details regarding the Iranian responses differ across reports.

Hurriyat reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired twelve ballistic missiles at facilities housing F-35, F-15, and F-16 aircraft at the Al-Udeid base in Qatar.

Khaama Press reported missile attacks on U.S. facilities in Jordan and other Gulf targets.

According to available information, the U.S. strikes were defensive operations carried out by CENTCOM.

Indirect negotiations are continuing between the United States and Iran through Pakistani mediation. The discussions involve the ongoing hostilities, the situation regarding the strait, and Tehran's nuclear program.