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Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed 'until further notice'
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely, citing the need to end American interference in the region, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warning of severe retaliation against any US aggression.
- The closure follows recent attacks on three commercial tankers in the area, which led to US strikes killing 17 people and injuring 115, and subsequent Iranian strikes on US allies, escalating tensions between the two countries.
- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for revenge following the killing of his predecessor in a US-Israeli air strike, emphasizing that vengeance is a national will regardless of current leadership.
- Despite heightened tensions, US President Donald Trump indicated that talks with Iran might continue, while US officials demand Iran publicly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and cease attacks on commercial vessels.
- Reports of an alleged Iranian plan to assassinate President Trump were denied by Trump himself, who acknowledged being a longstanding target but dismissed claims of a new plot or Israeli intelligence involvement.
