Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Indefinitely After Intercepting Unauthorized Vessel

Published: Jul 12, 2026 18:09

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[SMM Aluminum Flash] According to Iranian media reports on the 12th, the Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that a vessel attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz along an unauthorized route was fired upon in warning and intercepted. In light of this incident, the Strait of Hormuz will be closed indefinitely until further notice and until the US stops interfering in the region.

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