Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Following US Airstrikes
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Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Following US Airstrikes

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Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels and stated it would target ships passing through the waterway. This development follows a series of United States airstrikes conducted on Wednesday evening against "multiple targets."

US Central Command stated that its latest airstrikes were carried out in response to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz is being closed "due to insecurity in the re[gion]." Additionally, Iran asserted that Gulf nations have a "responsibility" to halt strikes conducted by the United States and Israel.

Donald Trump stated that Iran has taken too long to negotiate and that they "will have to pay the price."

As of the latest reports, Iran maintains that any ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted.

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