Iran Announces "Complete Closure of Hormuz"...Fires on Two Vessels (Update)

Closure Initiated Immediately After U.S. Airstrikes

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On June 10 (local time), Iran announced that it would completely close the Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S. airstrikes. The Iranian military declared that it would attack any vessel attempting to pass through the strait, and it is reported that two ships have been struck.

Hatam al-Anbiya Central Military Headquarters, which oversees the Iranian armed forces, released a statement through state media on the same day, saying, "We are completely closing the Strait of Hormuz and prohibiting the passage of all vessels, including oil tankers and cargo ships." The statement added, "Any vessel attempting to pass through the strait will be targeted for attack." The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by the Iranian military took place immediately after additional U.S. airstrikes.

The Iranian military also reported that it had attacked two ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iran International, an opposition media outlet, the Iranian military stated it had attacked two vessels violating regulations in the strait. However, details such as the type of vessels, extent of the damage, and whether there were casualties were not disclosed.

Earlier that day, U.S. forces continued airstrikes on Iran's southern coastal area for a second consecutive day. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated, "These are defensive strikes against multiple targets," and described them as "a response to Iran's unjust and ongoing acts of aggression." However, it did not specify the targets or details of the operation.

The Iranian side stated that the U.S. airstrikes hit water supply and reservoir facilities, as well as energy infrastructure, across southern Iran. According to Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the latest U.S. airstrikes targeted gas fields and chemical plants in Asaluyeh province in southwestern Iran, and caused damage to major drinking water facilities.

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