On June 10, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted on X (formerly Twitter) that "commercial vessels are still transiting the Strait of Hormuz tonight." CENTCOM characterized Iran's closure announcement as a mere "claim."
Earlier, the Iranian military's unified command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command, announced a ban on all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships, from passing through the Strait. They warned of potential attacks on ships attempting to transit the strait.
Iran's closure declaration followed U.S. airstrikes in response to claims of an Apache helicopter being shot down near the Strait. The U.S. conducted strikes on Iranian targets for two consecutive days.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime route for oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Gulf region to global markets. If Iran's threat of closure leads to a long-term blockade, it could significantly impact international oil prices and energy supply chains.
As the U.S. and Iran exchange airstrikes and threats of closure, tensions surrounding the Hormuz Strait are escalating once again.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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