Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Iranian state media say the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in response to what they describe as U.S. “interference” and “acts of aggression.” According to the reports, Iran announces the closure after firing at a commercial vessel transiting the strait for allegedly following an “unauthorised” or “unapproved” route, and Iranian statements indicate the IRGC strikes a second vessel as well. The fighting between the United States and Iran, which began in late February, is portrayed as having disrupted energy flows through the Hormuz route, a major channel for oil and gas shipments from the Gulf.

Multiple outlets also report that the United States launches additional strikes on Iran following the ship incidents and Iran’s renewed actions around the strait. In the same context, some sources say strikes extend beyond Iran, including attacks on U.S. military facilities or bases in other Gulf locations. Other reports link the effective shutdown of the waterway to higher energy prices and inflation pressures globally. Overall, the accounts describe an escalation marked by reciprocal strikes and repeated Iranian declarations that Hormuz is closed until U.S. actions change or interference ends.