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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after warning shot hits unauthorized vessel
Confirmed
What we know
Iran said late Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot that struck a vessel travelling on an unauthorized route, Reuters reported in its July 11–12 file.
The closure declaration set up Sunday’s broader attacks on Gulf hosts and a deepening rupture of the June MoU’s open-strait pledge.
What's confirmed
- Late Saturday Hormuz closure after warning-shot strike (Reuters).
What's still developing
- Vessel identity, flag, and crew status.
Sources
- Reuters — Unauthorized vessel hit; Hormuz closed link