Thursday June 11, 2026
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By Idorenyin UMOREN
Private Investigator and Security Evaluator
Iran’s top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, June 11, 2026, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will attempt passage will be shot at, Reuters news agency reported.
Iran’s top joint military command also warned it would fire on any vessel trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed for months. Iranian media said two US ships were fired on.
US Central Command denied that the strait was closed or any of its ships struck, saying commercial ships were still transiting the strait despite Iran’s threats.
Iranian news agencies reported explosions in several cities across the country of 93 million, including Sirik, Kargan, Bandar Abbas, Minab, and Karaj near the strait, as well as Varamin far to the north, closer to the Caspian Sea.