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Thursday, June 11, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Iran declares closure of Hormuz after latest US strikes, threatens to attack ships in the strait
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A man waves an Iranian flag for a pro-government campaign under a billboard with a graphic showing the Strait of Hormuz and sewn lips of US President Donald Trump in a square in downtown Tehran, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iran’s top joint military command announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will attempt passage will be shot at.
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