11.06.2026 10:41
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz following heightened tensions with the US. The Tehran administration stated that ships approaching the strait would be considered "elements cooperating with the enemy," while global energy markets grew increasingly concerned after the decision. Developments in the strait, through which a significant portion of the world's oil trade passes, are being closely monitored.
Following the recent US attacks on military targets in Iran, the Tehran administration has taken a striking step. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz, critical for global energy trade, has been closed until further notice.
In a statement released by the IRGC Navy, all commercial vessels and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman were called to remain at their current positions.
"ANY SHIP APPROACHING THE STRAIT WILL BE CONSIDERED COLLABORATING WITH THE ENEMY"
In a statement from Iran, it was stated that all ships approaching or attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz would be deemed "elements collaborating with the enemy."
The statement also cited the allegation that the US has repeatedly violated the ceasefire as the reason for closing the strait. Iranian officials argued that the air and naval operations conducted by Washington in recent days have disrupted security balances in the region.
TENSIONS ESCALATE BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN
Recent developments in the region have revealed that the conflict between the parties has escalated to a new level.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) had announced strikes on Iran's air defense systems, radar facilities, and military communication infrastructure. The Washington administration maintains that these operations were carried out to eliminate threats to US forces and international commercial shipping.
In response to the attacks, Iran announced that it had targeted American bases in the region. The Revolutionary Guards previously claimed to have conducted missile strikes on some US military positions near Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
ALARM IN OIL MARKETS
The developments in the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-third of the world's oil trade passes, have also caused great concern in energy markets.
Oil prices rose in international markets following Iran's announcements, while shipping companies began reassessing their operations in the region.
Experts warn that if the strait remains closed for an extended period, there could be serious disruptions to oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
SHIPPING COMPANIES ON ALERT
According to reports in the international press, many global shipping companies have sent warnings to their vessels to exercise extreme caution around the Strait of Hormuz.
It was noted that insurance costs in the region are rapidly rising, and some tankers are evaluating alternative routes.
EYES ON WASHINGTON AND TEHRAN
Amid fears that tensions in the region could escalate further, the international community is calling on the parties to exercise restraint.
While there has been no official response from the US administration to Iran's latest statements, all eyes are on new announcements expected from Washington and Tehran.