Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz has been closed in response to US strikes.Share this: Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikesDateJune 20, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraUS launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepensDateJuly 12, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraUS forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of HormuzDateJuly 11, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera