Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed 'until further notice'
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, confirming it fired a warning shot at a vessel in the waterway. Tehran warned the US not to respond with 'aggression'.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it has closed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz until further notice. The force confirmed it fired a warning shot at a vessel passing through the strait, describing the move as a response to rising regional tension.
Iranian officials warned the United States against responding with 'aggression,' saying such a reaction would further destabilize the region. The strait is a critical route through which a significant share of the world's oil trade passes.
The development has raised concern in global energy markets. International actors are working to activate diplomatic channels to prevent further escalation in the region.
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