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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Jun 11, 2026 01:18 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Jun 11, 2026
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Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz has been closed in response to US strikes.

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  • ID #7577
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jun 11, 2026
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