Iran’s top joint military command says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz to vessel traffic, according to Iran’s Mehr state news agency and reporting cited by multiple outlets. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says the closure is the “first step” in retaliation tied to alleged breaches of a ceasefire-related Memorandum of Understanding. In its statement, Iran characterizes the actions as a response to what it calls violations by the United States and Israel and warns that additional measures would follow if “aggression” continues.
The reports describe the closure as an operational decision announced by Iran’s military leadership rather than an immediate, independently verified action affecting shipping. All accounts attribute the claim to Iran’s official military command and Mehr, and they present the stated justification from Iran without including confirmation from the U.S. or Israel. The coverage aligns on the timing and the core rationale: Iran links the strait closure to alleged ceasefire commitments being broken and signals escalation if the situation does not change.
