Strait of Hormuz Shut by Iran Following New US Attacks As Peace Talks Falter, Tehran Warns All Vessels Will Be Targeted

Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on June 11 following fresh US strikes on Iranian targets, warning that any vessel entering the waterway would be targeted. Tehran claimed two ships attempting to transit the strait were hit and accused Washington of violating a ceasefire. The escalation has intensified concerns over global energy supplies and stalled efforts to reach a peace agreement.