Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as ‘unauthorized’ vessel hit

article author: Reuters Sun, 2026-07-12 02: 12 DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over ​the incident would be met with a “severe response. ” “A vessel that had jeopardized maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought to a halt, ” the Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement, without giving any details about the ship. Main category: Middle East Tags: War in Iran Strait of Hormuz

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