Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed until US ends ‘illegal’ interventions

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed until US ends ‘illegal’ interventions
russia today - 7/12/2026 2:08:35 AM - GMT (+3 )

Tehran has defied President Donald Trump’s demands to fully reopen the strategic waterway to shipping

Published 11 Jul, 2026 23:06 | Updated 11 Jul, 2026 23:07

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to shipping until the US ends what it called its “illegal” interference in the region.