Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel dispute prompted US strikes, escalating tensions and threatening an interim deal aimed at preventing further conflict.
Pete Hegseth said, 'Iran made a poor choice'
Jul 12, 2026
09:10 am
What's the storyThe United States has launched a fresh round of strikes on Iran after the latter announced an indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The decision was made after an incident in which a vessel allegedly took an "unauthorized route."
United States forces launched new strikes against Iran following an attack on a ship. Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared the…
Iran shut the strategic Strait of Hormuz following an IRGC strike on an unauthorized vessel, prompting US demands to halt attacks…
Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning against…
Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel travelled on an unapproved route and was struck.
Donald Trump has declared the end of a ceasefire meant to halt the war started by the US and Israel on 28 February.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz "until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this…
