IRGC Navy warns ships against leaving anchorage in Gulf and Sea of Oman, says approaching Hormuz constitutes cooperation with enemy.

Iran's Pezeshkian says U.S. infrastructure threats show desperation after Trump warns of new strikes on power plants and bridges

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that U.S. threats to target Iran's critical infrastructure are a sign of desperation, reacting to Donald Trump's remarks that he may order new strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges.

Iranian forces clash with U.S. military at sea, announce full closure of Strait of Hormuz — state media

Clashes erupted early Thursday between Iranian and U.S. forces in the Gulf and Gulf of Oman, as Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reports said U.S. ships near the strait were targeted by missiles and drones launched by Iranian forces.

Iranian media: Two 'violating ships' attempting passage through the Strait of Hormuz were hit.

Iranian media report that two 'violating ships' attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz were hit.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed to all shipping, a move that threatens global oil supply and maritime traffic through the strategic chokepoint.

Iran announces that the Strait of Hormuz is now completely closed to all shipping.