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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, cripples civilian vessel
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declares the Strait of Hormuz closed, striking a civilian vessel attempting to pass through the international waterway. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, cripples civilian vessel appeared first on World Israel News.
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Irish News
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.
MS NOW
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran not let US interfere in Strait of Hormuz: Senior cleric
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The powerful Armed Forces of Iran will not permit any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader said, emphasizing that the strait will be run under the management of Islamic Republic.
Just the news
· Jun 21, 2026
Energy Secretary Wright says flow of tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz returning to 'normal'
Reopening the strait and allowing ships to pass through without being attacked is a key part of the U.S.-Iran negotiation to end their war.
BRICS News
· Jul 10, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US demands Iran publicly announce that Strait of Hormuz is open and that it won& [...]
JUST IN: US demands Iran publicly announce that Strait of Hormuz is open and that it won't attack ships anymore.@BRICSNews
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 4, 2026
Gharibabadi: The Strait of Hormuz is not a place for military displays by outside powers
TEHRAN, July 04 (YPA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is not a place for military displays by outside powers. “Iran, as the responsible power and guarantor of security in the Strait, warns against any military movement in this waterway,” Gharibabadi wrote on X. He added []
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Related coverage for "Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, cripples civilian vessel": Irish News — Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’. MS NOW — Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’. Mehr News Agency — Iran not let US interfere in Strait of Hormuz: Senior cleric. Just the news — Energy Secretary Wright says flow of tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz returning to 'normal'. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US demands Iran publicly announce that Strait of Hormuz is open and that it won& [...]. Yemen Press Agency — Gharibabadi: The Strait of Hormuz is not a place for military displays by outside powers