Pakistan, June 11 -- Iran has announced the closure of all shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following fresh US military strikes and escalating confrontations between Iranian and American forces in the region.

According to Iran's Joint Military Command, any vessel attempting to pass through the strategic waterway would be considered a target. The warning applies to both commercial and oil tankers, raising concerns about global energy supplies and maritime security.

Iranian state media reported that the closure order was issued after renewed hostilities with the United States. Reports also claimed that two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were targeted for allegedly violating the restrictions, although independent confirmation...