Iran closes Strait of Hormuz indefinitely

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Iran

World / InternationalPolitics

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz indefinitely

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have closed the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely after firing warning shots at a commercial ship. The decision follows heightened tensions, with the US launching new strikes on Iran. The closure of the strategic waterway threatens global oil traffic.

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