Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, threatening to target any ship that approaches, following reports of vessels being attacked in the waterway.

• The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) cited a continuing US blockade as the reason for the closure.
• US President Donald Trump stated that Iran cannot "blackmail" the US with threats regarding the waterway.
• Several vessels, including Indian-flagged ships, were reportedly attacked by Iranian gunboats and "unknown projectiles" in or near the strait.