Iran's Revolutionary Guards declare the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US halts its aggressive actions, warning that other oil export routes may also be targeted amid escalating tensions.

Strait of Hormuz closure claim after Iran-US escalation and vessel attacks raises fears over global energy supplies and shipping security.

The vital shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz remained operational, defying Iran's earlier announcements of a closure. While commercial vessels navigated the Omani shores,…