It said that the closure was the "first step" in response to breaches of commitments and warned that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued. Iran on Saturday closed the Strait of Hormuz over alleged ceasefire violations by the US and Israel days after agreeing over peace deal, Iranian media reported.Cargo ships are pictured off cost of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal along the Gulf of Oman on June 19, 2026. (AFP)Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said the crucial waterway would be closed to vessel traffic, citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the US and Israel, according to Mehr state news agency.The Iranian military said the closure was the "first step" in response to what it described as breaches of commitments and warned that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued.Follow the latest breaking news and developments from India and around the world with Hindustan Times' newsdesk. From politics and policies to the economy and the environment, from local issues to national events and global affairs, we've got you covered.Read MoreSee Less
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations days after agreement over peace deal
It said that the closure was the "first step" in response to breaches of commitments and warned that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued. | World News
Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz on June 19 citing ceasefire breaches, days after a peace agreement. The blockade of a 20% global oil transit point escalates energy costs and supply chain risks for data center planning.










