Iran: Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, escalating tensions in a critical global waterway. The announcement came shortly after Iranian forces reportedly fired warning shots at a vessel, forcing it to stop.

According to Iranian state media, the navy stated that the ship was intercepted for attempting to cross through an "unauthorized route." The forces asserted that no vessel would be permitted to pass through the strait during this period.

The decision to close the Strait of Hormuz is tied to protecting maritime security and Iranian interests. Iran warned that any "enemy" action based on this incident would be met with a "severe response," signaling a potential for wider military tension in the region. The closure will remain in effect until the "American intervention in the region ends."