United States forces launched new strikes against Iran following an attack on a ship. Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice. These actions escalate tensions and complicate US-Iran negotiation efforts. The United States aims to impose a heavy cost on Iran for its actions. Both nations remain divided on control of the vital shipping waterway.

Iran said Sunday it was closing the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours after the US carried out a new round of strikes as their conflict…

Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz "until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region".