The Strait of Hormuz has been "completely closed," according to Iran's state-run broadcaster quoting the country's central command.
Press TV reported the statement on Thursday, which was issued by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
The statement said the Strait of Hormuz has been declared closed to all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships. It adds any attempted passage will be targeted.
The statement added the closure comes in response to what it calls "continued hostile actions by the United States," including its attacks on a southern Iranian province.
US denies Iran claims
The US military has refuted Iran's claims. The US Central Command noted, “Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight.”
In a social media post, the Central Command also wrote, "No U.S. warships have been struck." It rejected as "false" the claim by Iranian media sources that Tehran had attacked a US warship in the strait.
– Agencies
