Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 11/06/2026 - 01:38Modified: 11/06/2026 - 02:12
- Iran's state media cited a senior official as denying on Thursday that Iranian officials were in
- President Donald Trump in the wake of US attacks on areas in southern Iran.
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Issued on: 11/06/2026 - 01:38Modified: 11/06/2026 - 02:12
By: FRANCE 24 A small boat moves along the shoreline where an a cargo vessel, tugboat and industrial barge are all anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran,June 1, 2026 © AP Iran's military command said Thursday it will target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, after it struck two vessels attempting to pass through the strategic waterway. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
No US warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated US ships near the strait were targeted by missile and drones launched by Iranian armed forces.