Iran says it hit vessel in Strait of Hormuz, declares route closed; U.S. announces retaliatory strikes
- WorldIran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an "unauthorized route" was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States.
- Tehran says it struck a vessel navigating 'unauthorized route'The Associated Press · Posted: Jul 11, 2026 7:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
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- WorldIran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an "unauthorized route" was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States.
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- Tehran says it struck a vessel navigating 'unauthorized route'The Associated Press · Posted: Jul 11, 2026 7:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
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Sources: The Independent, CBC