Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz to All Ships After US Strikes

Tehran. Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz, one of the important maritime trade routes, has been completely closed to all types of ships after American airstrikes.

A statement issued by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of Iran stated that due to the American attack on southern Iran, the security situation in the region has deteriorated, and all ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been stopped.

According to the statement, oil tankers, cargo ships, and all other commercial vessels have been banned from using the route. The Iranian military command warned: 'From now on, any ship entering or attempting to cross Hormuz will be targeted.'

Earlier, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) had claimed that commercial ship traffic was continuing through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran denied this claim, stating that the waterway has been completely closed and no ship is allowed safe passage.

Iranian military leadership has termed US military activities in the region as aggressive and terrorist acts and warned of a strong response to any future US actions.

'The Iranian armed forces will give a decisive and destructive response to any attack or provocation by the US military in the region,' the statement said.