Key facts
- Iran's IRGC navy announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing maritime security concerns and U.S. interference.
- A vessel traveling on an unapproved route was struck by the IRGC after allegedly ignoring warnings.
- The IRGC warned that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a severe response.
- The U.S. disputed Iran's claim of closure, stating commercial ships continued to transit the strait.
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that while talks would continue, the ceasefire was over.
- Oman is mediating discussions between Iran and the U.S. regarding safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Sunday that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz "until further notice," according to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC stated that foreign interference and attempts to open illegal shipping routes would be met with a firm response. The Corps said several vessels ignored warnings to correct their course, and one vessel was stopped after warning shots were fired because it had turned off its systems and endangered maritime security.
The IRGC added that no vessels would be allowed to pass through the strait until U.S. interference in the area ends, and any new attack or violation would be met with a forceful response.
US Central Command disputed Iran's claim of closure, asserting that commercial ships continued to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a claim rejected by the IRGC.
US Central Command forces began launching a third round of strikes on Iran this week after IRGC forces attacked the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom stated that a civilian crew member of the vessel was missing.