The Journal·3 min read·medium
Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after fresh US attacks
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Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against Gulf neighbors following US military actions. The escalation follows a series of maritime incidents and attacks on vessels, further destabilizing the region and threatening global shipping routes.
IRAN ANNOUNCED IT was closing the Strait of Hormuz today and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew.
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