Iran Threatens Full Closure of Strait of Hormuz Following Second Day of Airstrikes; Fires on Two Vessels

Iran announced on June 11 (local time) that it is completely closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to a second day of U.S. airstrikes.

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which oversees the integrated command of the Iranian military, stated in a release that day that it would close the Strait of Hormuz and prohibit the passage of all vessels, including oil tankers and merchant ships.

The Iranian military declared, "Any vessel attempting to pass through the strait will become a target for fire."

Local media reported that the Iranian military actually opened fire on two vessels that attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz that day.

Iran's announcement regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz came immediately after the U.S. Central Command announced additional airstrikes against Iran.

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