Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, U.S. says traffic normal
Tehran linked the move to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while CENTCOM said Iran does not control the strait.
Antara News, Republika +2
Tehran linked the move to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while CENTCOM said Iran does not control the strait.
New Delhi lodged a strong protest and urged Washington to prevent further civilian casualties on the shipping route.
The move raises the risk of global energy supply disruptions, even as the U.S. military says commercial vessels still use the route.