Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks


Strait of Hormuz map is seen in this illustration taken April 15, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

June ⁠11 (Reuters) - Iran's ⁠top joint ‌military command announced the ​closure of ⁠the Strait ⁠of Hormuz on ⁠Thursday, ‌including ⁠oil tankers and ​commercial ‌ships, saying ⁠any ​vessel that ⁠will attempt passage ​will be shot at.

(Reporting ⁠by Menna Alaa El Din, ​Ahmed ⁠Tolba and ​Yomna ‌Ehab; Editing ​by Chris Reese)

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