{"id":22211,"date":"2026-06-11T11:43:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=22211"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:43:38","slug":"iran-announces-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-following-us-strikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=22211","title":{"rendered":"Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Following US Strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Iran has announced the suspension of all maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following recent US military strikes and escalating military confrontations in the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Iran\u2019s Joint Military Command warned that any vessel attempting to pass through the strategic waterway would be considered a target.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the restrictions apply to both oil tankers and commercial shipping vessels.<\/p>\n<p>Iranian media reported that two ships were targeted for allegedly violating the restrictions, although further details have not been released.<\/p>\n<p>The development comes amid reports of clashes between US forces and Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard near the Strait of Hormuz following recent American military operations inside Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Iranian media claimed that Iranian armed forces launched missile and drone attacks against US naval vessels operating near the strategic waterway.<\/p>\n<p>Reports also indicated explosions in several Iranian locations, including Fars Province, western Tehran, Bandar Abbas, Minab, Sirik, Qeshm, Hengam, Kish Island and Gorgan Port.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the US Central Command stated that additional defensive operations against multiple targets inside Iran are underway.<\/p>\n<p>According to the US military, the actions are being carried out in response to what it described as continued and unprovoked Iranian aggression.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts warn that any disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could have significant consequences for global oil supplies, energy markets and international trade, as a substantial portion of the world&#8217;s oil exports passes through the waterway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran has announced the suspension of all maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following recent US military strikes and escalating military confrontations in the region. In a statement, Iran\u2019s Joint Military Command warned that any vessel attempting to pass through the strategic waterway would be considered a target. 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