Iranian officials announce that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, saying the action is taken in response to US strikes. Multiple outlets report the announcement as being made by Iranian authorities, framing it as a retaliatory step. The coverage focuses on the statement that Iran is closing the key maritime chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf to the wider sea lanes. Other details about the strikes—such as timing, location, and targets—are not provided in the supplied excerpts, nor is there confirmation from shipping, maritime authorities, or the United States within these summaries. The reports do not specify whether all navigation through the strait is halted for all vessels, or what enforcement measures are planned, though the stated message is that the strait is closed. The announcements come amid heightened tensions involving Iran and the United States. The situation is described primarily through Iran’s stated position, with no additional corroborating information included in the provided source material.