Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’ as US, Iran exchange strikes for second day

TEHRAN – Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as exchange of strikes with the US entered second day, growing military tensions in the region. According to a statement attributed to Iran’s senior joint military command, all maritime traffic through the strategic waterway has been suspended. Iranian authorities warned that any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz could be targeted. The reported restrictions apply to both commercial and oil-carrying ships. Iranian media reported that two vessels were struck after allegedly violating the newly announced restrictions. The reports also stated that clashes had broken out between US forces and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps near the Strait of Hormuz following recent American military actions. Reports claimed that Iranian armed forces targeted US naval vessels operating near the waterway with missile and drone attacks. Reports also described explosions in several locations across Iran, including parts of Fars Province, western Tehran, Bandar Abbas, Minab, Sirik, Qeshm, Hengam, Kish Island, and the port city of Gorgan. US Denies Closure of Hormuz The US Central Command rejected the IRGS claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. “Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight,” it said in a post on X. CENTCOM) forces completed additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, June 10, at the Commander in Chief’s direction. CENTCOM forces launched strikes on Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites across Iran. U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets fired precision munitions on Iranian targets that posed a threat to U.S. forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters. The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression. U.S. forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready.