Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveling on an unauthorized route was struck. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any retaliation would be met with a 'severe response' and that the strait would remain closed until the end of U.S. interference in the region.

In response, the United States launched a third round of strikes against Iran this week, hitting about 90 targets, including air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, and more than 60 Revolutionary Guard small boats. President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite the escalation.

An Iranian official indicated that Iran, the U.S., Qatar, and Pakistan had agreed to negotiate.