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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz indefinitely
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they have closed the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely after firing warning shots at a commercial ship they accused of using an unauthorised shipping route. According to Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, the ship ignored several warnings to use an approved shipping lane before it was stopped. “The vessel was hit by [] Iran closes Strait of Hormuz indefinitely
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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.
BBC News
· Jul 12, 2026
US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran
Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.
NDTV
· Jul 12, 2026
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz After Latest US Strikes
Iran has announced the closure Strait of Hormux closure as tensions escalate in teh region. Get all US-Iran War news live updates here.
BRICS News
· Jul 11, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.
JUST IN: US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.@BRICSNews
POLITICO
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump demands ‘public statement’ from Iran in ongoing negotiations
The U.S. is giving Iran a deadline of Saturday to state the Strait of Hormuz is open.
Daily Mirror
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran threatens oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz with 'forceful response'
The strait has been a key issue of negotiations to end the Iran war, which sparked after the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites in February
Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after vessel incident, escalating Gulf tensions
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after vessel incident, escalating Gulf tensions
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.
RedState
· Jul 12, 2026
'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance
'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran Guards say closing Hormuz strait ‘until further notice’, state media report
Iran Guards say closing Hormuz strait ‘until further notice’, state media report
Metro
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran ‘closes’ Strait of Hormuz after accusing US of ceasefire violations
Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire agreement.
Coffman Chronicle
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran Says It Is Closing Strait of Hormuz as JD Vance Heads to Switzerland for High-Stakes Talks
Iran’s announcement that it is closing the Strait of Hormuz is placing immediate pressure on a newly negotiated agreement with the United States, raising questions about whether recent diplomatic progress can survive renewed regional tensions.
Sputnik
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran to Open Hormuz Once US Stops Interfering in Strait Affairs – IRGC
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz once the United States stops interfering in the affairs of the waterway, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday.
Powerline
· Jun 26, 2026
Scared Strait
Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? The Iranian thugocracy has sold the opening of the Strait to us twice, first in the April 8 ceasefire agreement and again, most recently, in the Memorandum of Understanding. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the thugs are reaping huge and immediate finanicial gains. Based on President Trump’s public comments, one may infer that the many concessions made to the thugs in the
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.
JFeed
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran Sets New Terms: No Hormuz Reopening Without Lebanon Ceasefire
Iran told U.S. and Qatari mediators in Switzerland that the Strait of Hormuz won't reopen until a Lebanon ceasefire is reached and oil sanctions are lifted.
The Independent
· Jul 11, 2026
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway — potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States
Latestly.com
· Jul 12, 2026
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran After IRGC Ship Attack, Strait of Hormuz Shut
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed 'until further notice,' escalating tensions with the United States after its military fired on a vessel it said was using an unauthorised route through the critical waterway. The move deals a fresh blow to the already fragile ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.
BERNAMA
· Jul 9, 2026
World : Iranâs Parliament Speaker Says Strait Of Hormuz To Open Only Under âiranian Arrangementsâ
ISTANBUL, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would open only under “Iranian arrangements,” not by US threats, after a new wave of US strikes on Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
CBC News
· Jan 9, 2026
The U.S. says it's open. Iran says it's closed. The Strait of Hormuz remains precarious
The U.S. says it's open. Iran says it's closed. The Strait of Hormuz remains precarious
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
The Washington Post
· Jun 21, 2026
JD Vance, Iranian officials begin peace talks in Switzerland
Tensions loomed over the negotiations after Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
TASS
· Jul 11, 2026
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fires warning shots at ship in Strait of Hormuz
Due to the incident, the strait has been closed until further notice, the IRGC says
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, warns US against new attack
TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy announced the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice and until U.S. interventions cease.
Al-Monitor
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued
June 21 (Reuters) - Iran's Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, reported on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened as long as a ceasefire in Lebanon was not respected.The source said the waterway would also remain closed until waivers allowing the sale of Iranian oil were issued. (Reporting by Eman Abouhassira, Editing by Louise Heavens)
Disclose.tv
· Jul 11, 2026
[Media] JUST IN - Iran's Navy says Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice.Read here [...]
JUST IN - Iran's Navy says Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/g1svv4qvc5/@disclosetvDisclose.tvIran's Navy says Hormuz Strait closedBreaking news from around the world.
Iran Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Iranian source says Strait of Hormuz won't reopen as long as ceasefire in Lebanon isn't respected -- media
TEHRAN, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the war in Lebanon is not ended, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, citing a source close to the Iranian negotiating team.The source warned that if Israel's crimes in Lebanon continue and Lebanon's territorial integrity is not guaranteed, Iran will hold no negotiation on other issues.The source added that Iran
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran declares closure of Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN, July 12 (YPA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice and until US interventions cease. In a statement released early Sunday, the IRGC Navy said that as announce previously, “foreign interference and the illegal designation of the route of ships in the Strait []
News24
· Jun 23, 2026
News24 | Iran insists it will control Strait of Hormuz as US agrees to lift sanctions
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported, following talks pushing to end the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic.
Kuwait Times
· Jun 20, 2026
Iran shuts Hormuz again after Zionists kill 20 in Lebanon
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz on Saturday over Zionist attacks in Lebanon that killed at least 20, as Iranian and US negotiators...
Independent Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Trend News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Strait of Hormuz to open only on Tehran's terms -
Strait of Hormuz to open only on Tehran's terms -
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 21, 2026
JD Vance lands in Switzerland for talks on deal to end US Iran war
Iran said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, but US Central Command disputed the claim.
Off The Press
· Jul 10, 2026
US issues ultimatum
Demands Iran declare Hormuz Strait open – or else...Click to read more
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran tutup lagi Selat Hormuz tetapi dinafikan AS
BEIRUT: Markas Pemerintah Pusat Tentera Iran mengumumkan pada Sabtu bahawa ia sekali lagi menutup Strait of Hormuz, laluan perkapalan strategik yang penting, susulan serangan Israel di selatan Lubnan yang disifatkannya sebagai pelanggaran terhadap perjanjian antara Teheran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS). “Dengan ini diumumkan bahawa Selat Hormuz akan ditutup kepada semua trafik kapal. Langkah pertama ini ... Read more The post Iran tutup lagi Selat Hormuz tetapi dinafikan AS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 12, 2026
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an unauthorized route was struck by a warning shot. U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
Is Iran Turning the Strait of Hormuz Into a Permanent Toll Gate?
Tehran has stopped trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It is trying to own it. That distinction, more than any ceasefire announcement or memorandum signed in June, is what will determine how global energy markets, Gulf economies, and Western naval planning look for the rest of this decade. A Ceasefire That Was Never Real [] The post Is Iran Turning the Strait of Hormuz Into a Permanent Toll Gate? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran warns it could close Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over possible new US strikes
Iran has warned that it could shut down the strategic Strait of Hormuz if the United States follows through on threats to launch fresh military strikes, further escalating tensions in the Gulf. According to an Iranian security official quoted by state broadcaster Press TV, Tehran remains committed to maintaining control over maritime traffic through the [] Iran warns it could close Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over possible new US strikes
The korea Herald News
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran say closing Hormuz strait 'until further notice'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice after they fired warning shots at a vessel they said used an unauthorised route, state media reported. The move threatens to further complicate efforts to salvage US-Iran negotiations after both sides exchanged strikes over the past few days and traded threats. News outlets Axios and Politico reported that Washington had given Tehran until Saturday to stop firing on commercial ships transiting Hor
The Tribune
· Jul 12, 2026
IRGC announces closure of Hormuz “until further notice” due to US “interference” in West Asia
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (local time) announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, stating that the strategic waterway would remain shut until the United States ends its interference in the West Asia region, Press TV reported.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 21, 2026
US denies claims that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz
Iran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israel launched another wave of strikes in southern Lebanon. The US is claiming Iran doesn’t have the ability to shut down the waterway. Stories from both sides are conflicting, with no certainty about the situation.
BizNews
· Jun 29, 2026
BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha
BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha
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