Iran shut the strategic Strait of Hormuz following an IRGC strike on an unauthorized vessel, prompting US demands to halt attacks and ensure unrestricted maritime access.
The IRGC fired a warning shot at a vessel, striking it
Jul 12, 2026
08:43 am
What's the storyIran has announced the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz "until further notice" and until "the end of US interference in this region," following an incident involving a vessel taking an "unauthorized route."
The Associated Press reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had fired a warning shot at this vessel, prompting the closure.
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