Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, blames 'hostile action' by US

Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, blames 'hostile action' by US reports a renewed standoff over control of a critical shipping chokepoint. Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority declared Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again, citing “hostile action” by the United States. The authority, established to regulate commercial transit, posted on X that the U.S. actions prompted the closure. In response, U.S. Central Command said the Strait is a vital corridor for global trade and that Iran does not control it. The article also says U.S. strikes continued Sunday, targeting dozens of Iranian sites including air-defense systems, coastal radar locations, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats. It frames the situation within a roughly 60-day peace negotiation between Washington and Tehran, covering an end to hostilities and a permanent reopening of the strait, while Iran maintains the right to manage traffic and potentially charge fees.