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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has closed the ‘Strait of Hormuz’ until further notice. According to the Iranian media outlet, the shipping route will remain shut until the US ends its interference in the West Asia region. Press TV cited the IRGC statement, mentioning that the decision was taken in light of the security situation in the region, which resulted from the unlawful intervention of foreign forces.
The statement reads, “The Strait of Hormuz has been closed until further notice and will remain closed until the United States ends its intervention in the region. No vessel will be permitted to transit the strait.”
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran
According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the US military launched fresh strikes on Iran at 7:15 PM (ET) today. This is the US’s third round of strikes this week. These strikes are carried out at the direction of US President and Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump. As per CENTCOM, the US launched these strikes after Iran attacked a commercial vessel.
Iranian forces attacked the M/V GFS Galaxy, which is a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. In its official statement on X, CENTCOM stated that one of the civilian crew members was missing following the attack. The ship is unable to continue its journey due to a fire and extensive damage to its engine room.
US-Iran War Latest Update: Strait of Hormuz Closed
The IRGC Navy issued a warning that any military action against Iran connected to the waterway blockade would be met with fierce retaliation. One of the most crucial oil shipping routes in the world is the Strait of Hormuz, and any disruption to trade through it may have a big impact on the world’s energy supplies.
The action follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday that he had given the military instructions to be prepared to strike Iran in the event that the Iranian leadership carried out or attempted to murder him. The warning followed blatant calls for the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during his funeral.
The revenge attack has sparked fresh tension across West Asia as an interim agreement which aimed to close the war continues to come under strain amid repeated crossfire in the region.
Iran rejects Trump’s claims
After Trump stated that Washington and Tehran had decided to continue talks despite the recent escalation in tensions, Iran denied on Friday that it had requested to resume talks with the United States.
Esmaeil Baghaei, a spokesman for the foreign ministry, stated on Iranian state television that Tehran had not asked for talks with the United States. He stated that Qatar’s mediator has consented to visit Iran.
Sudeep Singh Rawat is a Copy Editor at NewsX Digital with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He covers national and international news, with a focus on politics, crime, technology, public affairs, and trending topics. Before joining NewsX Digital, he worked with Business Standard, The Sunday Guardian, and other digital media organisations. His reporting focuses on breaking news, enterprise stories, and explainers that inform readers through accurate, balanced, and context-driven journalism.
