Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Closed; US Military Denies
The US military denied Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed due to new US airstrikes, stating commercial shipping continues. Iranian state media reported its forces launched missiles and drones at US vessels near the strait.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 10th Combined Foreign Reports) The US military on Monday denied Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz was completely closed due to a new round of US airstrikes, and said no US warships had been attacked in the strait.
According to combined reports from Reuters and AFP, Iranian state media earlier cited preliminary reports that Iranian armed forces had fired missiles and drones at US vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) posted on social media platform X that commercial ships continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Supreme Joint Military Command had earlier stated that the Strait of Hormuz was closed, barring all vessel traffic.
After attacking two vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian military command said they would target any ship passing through this strategic waterway.
Iran's Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and Mehr News Agency, citing the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, reported: "Two vessels attempting to illegally pass through the Strait of Hormuz were hit."
The statement said: "After repeated violations of the ceasefire by the American enemy, the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice." (Editor: Lu Yingzi) 1150611
According to combined reports from Reuters and AFP, Iranian state media earlier cited preliminary reports that Iranian armed forces had fired missiles and drones at US vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) posted on social media platform X that commercial ships continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Supreme Joint Military Command had earlier stated that the Strait of Hormuz was closed, barring all vessel traffic.
After attacking two vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian military command said they would target any ship passing through this strategic waterway.
Iran's Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and Mehr News Agency, citing the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, reported: "Two vessels attempting to illegally pass through the Strait of Hormuz were hit."
The statement said: "After repeated violations of the ceasefire by the American enemy, the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice." (Editor: Lu Yingzi) 1150611
FAQ
Is the Strait of Hormuz currently closed?
The US military denies closure, stating commercial shipping continues. Iran has declared it closed.
What attacks did Iran carry out?
Iran announced missile and drone attacks on US vessels and attacks on two ships.
What is the background of this incident?
It appears to be Iranian retaliation for new US airstrikes.