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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes

Al Jazeera Thursday 11 June 2026, 01:18 UTC 1 min read

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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz has been closed in response to US strikes. Tehran says any vessel attempting to cross the strategic waterway would be targeted, while warning US actions have pushed the prospect of diplomacy further out of reach.

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