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Armed conflicts and attacks
The headquarters of the Iranian military declares that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships, due to renewed tensions in the region and U.S. strikes against Iran. (The Straits Times)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) denies Iran's claims that the Strait of Hormuz has completely closed, insisting that “commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of" the waterway. (Times of Israel) (NBC News)
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The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries says that a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier operated by a Korean shipping company has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and arrived in the port city of Ulsan, making it the second vessel from South Korea to cross the waterway. (Yonhap News Agency) (Korea Herald)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Iranian media reports that explosions were heard in southern Iran amidst a new wave of U.S. strikes, including Bandar Abbas and the Kargan area of Minab. (AA)