Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, US denies Iran's claim

Iran’s military on Saturday announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing retaliation for escalating security tensions.

The US swiftly rejected this claim, with Vice President JD Vance stating that the administration has seen no evidence that the strait is actually shut down. The Iranian military said that the closure was in response to Israel's "ceasefire violations" and the killing and displacement of Lebanese residents, and that further measures would follow if attack continues.