Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed, vows to hit ships trying

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed, vows to hit ships trying to pass: Reuters, citing Iranian media

 

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of the Iranian shores and the island of Qeshm in the strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023.

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An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander said the Strait of Hormuz is closed, Reuters reported, citing Iranian media.

Iran vowed to set any ship trying to pass through the strait on fire, the outlet reported.

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