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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks
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Iran announced it is closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to US-involved strikes on Iranian targets. Reports indicate Iranian military authorities have announced the closure to all vessels and threatened to target ships attempting passage, though the official status and enforcement of this announcement remain unclear. The US military has conducted strikes targeting Iranian military installations, but details about the scope and timing of these operations vary across reports. The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of global oil shipments โ a closure would disrupt energy markets and raise fuel costs globally, though the practical feasibility and duration of Iran's announcement remain unclear given past similar threats.
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โIran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacksโ
Reuters reports Iran's top joint military command announced Strait closure on Thursday, June 11. Confirmed by NPR, France 24, Al Jazeera, and Times of India covering the same announcement and escalation.
โUS launched strikes on Iranโ
Multiple outlets confirm US military launched airstrikes on Iranian targets on Wednesday/Thursday. CENTCOM announced strikes at 5:15 PM ET Wednesday, with second wave Thursday morning. Strikes targeted southern Iran, Karaj, and Strait of Hormuz ports.
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