Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, US launches new strikes
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Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was struck for traveling on an unapproved route. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the vessel had switched off its systems, jeopardizing maritime security, and warned of a severe response to any retaliation. The US military responded by launching new strikes. The incident escalates tensions in the strategically important waterway.
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Strait of Hormuz handles about 20-30% of global oil transit
The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that a vessel that had jeopardised maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought to a halt.
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Iran warned that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a “severe response”.
South China Morning Post- Strait of Hormuz handles about 20-30% of global oil transit
- Closure triggers uncertainty in energy markets
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Loaded language removedIran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel travelled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a “strong response”.
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Iran warned that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a “severe response”.
South China Morning PostThe Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that a vessel that had jeopardised maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought to a halt.
South China Morning Post