{"id":24229,"date":"2026-07-12T08:30:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T05:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=24229"},"modified":"2026-07-12T08:30:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T05:30:49","slug":"iran-zakryttya-ormuzkoyi-protoky-pislya-udariv-ssha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/world\/iran-zakryttya-ormuzkoyi-protoky-pislya-udariv-ssha\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"news-lead\">Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following fresh US strikes on Iranian targets. Tehran has warned that the strait will remain closed until US interference in the region ceases. Washington reports that shipping is continuing as normal, whilst the escalation of attacks has spread to a number of countries in the Persian Gulf and caused tensions to rise in energy markets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-summary-box\">\n<p><strong>Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes.<\/li>\n<li>The US states that the transit of vessels through the strait is continuing.<\/li>\n<li>Iran has reported attacks on US military facilities in several Gulf countries.<\/li>\n<li>Iranian media have reported explosions in port cities.<\/li>\n<li>Tehran is demanding an end to US interference in order for the strait to be opened.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The US has carried out further strikes on Iranian targets<\/h2>\n<p>The US military carried out a series of strikes against Iranian targets over three nights, including 140 targets on Saturday. According to US Central Command, these actions are aimed at reducing Iran\u2019s ability to attack civilian vessels and commercial transport in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Iranian media have reported explosions in several port cities. Meanwhile, the US has stated that commercial vessels continue to sail through <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/world\/iran-closes-hormuz-strait\/\">Strait of Hormuz<\/a>, which, before the war, handled the transit of one-fifth of the world\u2019s oil and liquefied gas supplies.<\/p>\n<h2>Iran\u2019s response: statements regarding attacks on military targets in the Gulf<\/h2>\n<p>The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the destruction of a command centre and drone hangars at a base in Jordan, as well as an attack on a US radar complex <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/world\/iran-atakuvav-kuvejt-novi-podrobytsi\/\">in Kuwait<\/a>, as well as strikes against the aircraft carrier\u2019s support vessels and refuelling platforms in Oman. Furthermore, Iran reported the destruction of a fighter jet maintenance centre and a command post in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Iranian military, another vessel in the strait was put out of action. Air defence systems were activated in the UAE, whilst explosions were heard in Bahrain and Doha.<\/p>\n<h2>Political statements and negotiations on the safety of shipping<\/h2>\n<p>Iranian officials have accused the US of breaching the ceasefire. Iran\u2019s Foreign Minister stated that mutual compliance with the agreements is the only way forward. Iran\u2019s chief negotiator emphasised that the era of unilateral agreements is over.<\/p>\n<p>Following the shelling of three Qatari and Saudi tankers, the US revoked the authorisation for <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/economics\/ssha-mozhut-znjaty-sanktsiyi-z-iranu\/\">sales of Iranian oil<\/a>. Iran and Oman have begun consultations on the safe passage of ships through the strait. Omani and Iranian negotiators plan to continue the dialogue at both the technical and political levels.<\/p>\n<h2>Impact on the energy market and the political situation<\/h2>\n<p>According to Iran, the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a rise in oil and gas prices, which is exacerbating inflationary pressures worldwide. This issue has taken on political significance for the US presidential administration in the run-up to the November elections.<\/p>\n<p>Iran has stated that the strait will remain closed until US interference in the region ceases. According to the Iranian military, several vessels attempted to pass through the strait via an unauthorised route and were stopped following warnings.<\/p>\n<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p>Iran\u2019s announcement that it will close the Strait of Hormuz could have a significant impact on global energy markets and economic stability. How the situation develops will depend on negotiations between the parties and measures taken to ensure the safety of shipping.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes on Iranian targets, which triggered a new wave of attacks and heightened tensions in the region. 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