Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an "unauthorized route" was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States.

A Cyprus-flagged container ship struck by Iran suffered “significant engineroom damage” and a civilian crew member is missing, U.S. Central Command said.

By Parisa Hafezi and Steve HollandDUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 12 (Reuters) - Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was…