Armed conflicts and attacks

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy in the early hours of Sunday declares the Strait of Hormuz to be closed until further notice and says that they have fired a shot a vessel that used an unauthorized route. (Shafaq)

• https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/IRGC-Closes-Strait-of-Hormuz-after-vessel-interception

Armed conflicts and attacks

The United States launched new strikes against Iran in response. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-declares-strait-hormuz-closed-unauthorised-vessel-hit-2026-07-11/