Iran's Hormuz Authority Announces "Complete Closure" of Strait of Hormuz

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), established by the Iranian government under the pretext of managing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, has announced an indefinite closure of the strait.

On the 11th (local time), the PGSA posted on X, "Due to the tensions caused by the aggressive U.S. military and the recent announcement by the Iranian armed forces, the Strait of Hormuz is completely closed until further notice." The authority added, "Applicants who have received transit permits are asked to remain patient and await further instructions from the PGSA."

Previously, the Iranian military, in response to U.S. bombings in Iran, warned that "any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will become a target for fire."

However, shortly after the Iranian military's announcement, the U.S. Central Command posted a 'fact check' on X, refuting the claim by stating, "Merchant vessels continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz tonight."
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