Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged. Iran struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz was declared closed to all ships. The US Central Command denied the closure and Iranian claims of striking ships. President Trump accused Iran of delaying peace talks. Both nations exchanged strikes on military targets.

June 11 (Reuters) - Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that…

Iran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz after the United States launched strikes on "multiple targets" on Wednesday evening.

'We'll negotiate with bombs," the US Defence Secretary as US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran "hard".

The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that they have already hit two vessels trying to pass through the Strait

Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the United States launched a new wave of strikes on targets inside the country. Iran's top joint military…

Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will…

Explosions hit Qeshm Island, ports along Strait of Hormuz after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'.

Iran claims drone strikes on bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, as US strikes Qeshm Island and ports along Hormuz.

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Thursday after Iranian state media announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and warned that any vessel…

The United States and Iran traded fire for a second consecutive night, in what amounts to a more dangerous phase of the war in the Persian Gulf and raises the prospect of a return…

TEHRAN -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said Thursday it had launched missile attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for US…

FILE PHOTO: Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships, the country’s state media announced on Thursday.

Iran’s IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed after US strikes, warning ships of attack as clashes intensify and global oil supply fears rise.

US-Iran tensions escalated after fresh strikes. Claims that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz were disputed by US Central Command. It said shipping continues. | World News

Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged. Iran struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz was declared closed to all ships. The US…

IRGC says it struck US targets on bases in Kuwait and Bahrain; Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely closed".

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, launches retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan after US attacks.

Brent crude oil prices on the London-based ICE exchange are up 1.9% amid the latest developments

Iran’s armed forces have announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, banning the passage of all vessels, including oil tankers and cargo ships. The move comes in…