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Iran say closing Hormuz strait 'until further notice'

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July 12, 2026

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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

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BRICS News

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· 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

NDTV

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· 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.

The New Zealand Herald

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· 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

Coffman Chronicle

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· 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.

Irish News

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· 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.

POLITICO

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· 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.

MS NOW

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran said it considers the strait closed again until further notice after a ship using an “unauthorized route” was struck by a warning shot. The post U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on MS NOW.

TASS

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· 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

CBC News

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· 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

BBC News

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· 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.

Latestly.com

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· 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.

RedState

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· 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

JFeed

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· 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.

Powerline

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· 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

Metro

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran ‘closes’ Strait of Hormuz after accusing US of ceasefire violations

Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire agreement.

Investing.com

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· 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

Utusan Malaysia

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· 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.

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

US issues ultimatum

Demands Iran declare Hormuz Strait open – or else...Click to read more

Disclose.tv

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· 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.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran Warns of Decisive Response to Any U.S. Interference in Hormuz

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declares the strait a ‘red line.’ On Thursday, Iran’s main military command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHQ), warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with the Iranian armed forces’ “decisive and swift” response. RELATED: White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with []

Iran Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC announces closure of Hormuz "until further notice" due to US "interference" in West Asia

Tehran [Iran], July 12 (ANI): 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.According to an IRGC statement cited by Press TV, the decision was taken 'in light of the securit

The Hill

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· Jun 22, 2026

Mixed messages on Strait of Hormuz create uncertainty for oil

Mixed messages from the U.S. and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz are injecting further uncertainty into the future of the waterway and global oil supplies. Over the weekend, the Iranian military said that it would close the strait in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. At the same time, Washington said the waterway was open. U.S....

The Washington Post

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· 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.

Mehr News Agency

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· 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.

Just the news

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· 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.

Yemen Press Agency

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· 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 []

Kuwait Times

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· 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...

The Tribune

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· 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.

Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Until US Intervention in Region Ends

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until US intervention in the region ends.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 9, 2026

World : Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says Strait Of Hormuz To Open Only Under ‘iranian Arrangements’

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.

Modern Diplomacy

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· 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.

Vatican News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Talks in Oman show signs of strain amid U.S.–Iran tensions

The United States has called on Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships. Read all

The Independent

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· 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

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore

The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore. That's according to senior U.S. officials who said internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal. The...

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Strait of Hormuz to open only on Tehran's terms -

Strait of Hormuz to open only on Tehran's terms -

Daily Mirror

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· 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

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran: No Need for Others to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz

Iran: No Need for Others to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz

World Israel News

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· Jun 21, 2026

WATCH: Trump tells Iranian officials they won’t make it back to their country if they close the Strait

Trey Yingst of Fox News reported that President Trump told Iranian regime officials if the Strait of Hormuz is closed, they won't make it back to their country, and he'll take it over entirely. The post WATCH: Trump tells Iranian officials they won’t make it back to their country if they close the Strait appeared first on World Israel News.

Euronews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral

From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.

Financial Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

US says it has agreed deal with Iran to halt strikes and resume talks

Tehran yet to confirm end of tit-for-tat attacks that threaten fragile truce in Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran war live: US, Tehran set to hold high-level talks in Switzerland

Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

Sky News Australia

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· 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.

Al-Monitor

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· 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)

Fark

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· Jul 7, 2026

Strait's closed again [News]

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