Hyderabad, July 13 -- The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, Iranian media reported on Monday, July 13, claiming the United States violated a memorandum of understanding and saying the closure is intended to assert Iran's sovereignty over the strategic waterway.

The development follows fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets early on Monday, July 13, which prompted Iranian retaliation against US military facilities across the Gulf.

Stay with us for the latest developments.

Iran fires warning shots in Hormuz

Iran fired warning shots at two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to state television, as tensions with the United States escalated over the strategic waterway.

State television said the vessel...