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General · 11 June 2026

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, warns ships

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, warns ships

This crucial shipping route for oil is now "completely closed" by Iran, just hours after America launched new strikes. Iran’s military command said on June 11 that any ship attempting passage will be targeted, and they’ve already hit two vessels. President Donald Trump accused Iran’s negotiators of “playing us for suckers” before vowing to “hit them hard” again.

Reported by The Straits Times · How we write briefs

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