Iran declares closure of the Strait of Hormuz

REPORTS DIFFER·Published June 11, 2026 at 12:10 PM UTC·Main source · Africanews

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01 — Who
Iran's joint military command
02 — Where
Strait of Hormuz
03 — When
June 2026

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Iran's joint military command has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels. The move follows US military strikes against Iranian targets. The closure threatens global oil and gas transit.

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