Iran Has Closed The Strait Of Hormuz To All Vessels
- 11.06.2026, 8:59
In response to a massive U.S. strike.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels following a massive U.S. strike on targets within the country, reports CNN citing the Iranian Army’s General Staff. “Due to the unstable situation in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to the passage of all vessels, including oil tankers and merchant ships, and all traffic will be restricted,” the armed forces’ statement reads. It also notes that “certain southern regions of Hormozgan Province” were targeted by the U.S.
On the night of June 11, the Pentagon’s Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the launch of airstrikes against Iran, which “are a response to Tehran’s unprovoked and ongoing aggression.” Four hours later, CENTCOM announced the completion of the attack on Iranian military intelligence and surveillance facilities, communications systems, and air defense positions. The operation involved the U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy. The command emphasized that U.S. troops remain on full combat alert.
The day before, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Tehran was “making fools of us” in negotiations. He stressed that this cannot continue. “We will attack them, attack them very hard,” Trump said in the Oval Office.
Following this, Pentagon chief Pete Hegset told reporters about preparations for a “powerful strike.” “Iran has a chance to make a great deal. However, they have shown no such desire.
American bombs will fall on key targets in Iran one after another. This is not being done to restart the war, but to create the conditions for reaching an agreement,” Hegset said.
Before the start of the latest round of escalation, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have recently increased and will continue to grow.
However, he said it would take many months to restore exports of energy resources and critical raw materials after an agreement is reached with Iran. According to the Iranian news agency Fars, Tehran retains control over the strait. At the same time, Iranian authorities claimed that they charge between $1.5 million and $2 million from each vessel crossing the strait.