Iran war highlights: US launches fresh strikes as IRGC shuts Hormuz Strait again; Cyprus ship attacked
Iran's IRGC has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to perceived US interference, threatening global energy supplies. This escalation follows US President Donald Trump's warning of potential military strikes against Iran.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil transit route; its closure poses a severe risk to global energy markets and increases the likelihood of direct military conflict.
US-Iran war: Updates to this blog have ended, follow here for latest update. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz "until further notice," saying the key shipping route will remain shut until the United States ends its "interference" in the West Asia region, Iranian state media reported.In a statement cited by Press TV, the IRGC said the decision was taken "in light of the security situation resulting from the unlawful intervention of foreign powers.""The Strait of Hormuz has been closed until further notice and will remain closed until the United States ends its intervention in the region.
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