Iran's Revolutionary Guard said a ship that violated maritime rules was hit, and the US military responded with new attacks on Iran
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after vessel struck; US launches strikes
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He added, “In response, the United States is continuously weakening Iran's ability to attack civilian sailors and merchant ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, making Iran pay a heavy price.”. The strait, the IRGC said, was closed "until further notice" and until "the end of US interference in this region". Reuters reported, citing Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, that three explosions were reported in the southern central port city of Bandar Abbas and two explosions in Sirik.
Furthermore, An Iranian missile has struck a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran's military to declare the waterway closed and U.S. Central Command to respond by announcing new strikes on the country. Oman had proposed the full reopening of all shipping lanes before Iran struck the vessel, a diplomat told the outlet. About a fifth of the world's oil supply transited through the Strait of Hormuz before the war, and Iran's effective blockade of the waterway has caused energy prices to surge, fuelling global inflation.
In addition, The U.S. urges mariners to transit on a southern route through Oman's territorial waters. Trump has declared the ceasefire over but said the U.S. would continue negotiations. Iran declares no ships allowed through Hormuz; Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles, drones and guided bombs.
Moreover, US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed.
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He added, “In response, the United States is continuously weakening Iran's ability to attack civilian sailors and merchant ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, making Iran pay a heavy price.”
reliability moderate2/4 sourcesUS military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz.
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The strait, the IRGC said, was closed "until further notice" and until "the end of US interference in this region".
according to Channel News Asia +2Reuters reported, citing Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, that three explosions were reported in the southern central port city of Bandar Abbas and two explosions in Sirik.
according to Yonhap News Agency +1An Iranian missile has struck a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran's military to declare the waterway closed and U.S. Central Command to respond by announcing new strikes on the country.
according to Washington ExaminerOman had proposed the full reopening of all shipping lanes before Iran struck the vessel, a diplomat told the outlet.
according to Washington ExaminerAbout a fifth of the world's oil supply transited through the Strait of Hormuz before the war, and Iran's effective blockade of the waterway has caused energy prices to surge, fuelling global inflation.
according to Channel News Asia +2The U.S. urges mariners to transit on a southern route through Oman's territorial waters.
according to The Independent — World +1Trump has declared the ceasefire over but said the U.S. would continue negotiations.
according to The Independent — World +1Iran declares no ships allowed through Hormuz; Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles, drones and guided bombs
according to Tuoi TreUS and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed.
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US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz.
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterHe added, “In response, the United States is continuously weakening Iran's ability to attack civilian sailors and merchant ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, making Iran pay a heavy price.”
omitted byLeft sideCenterPublic / Agenciescovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesIran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel travelled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any…
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