Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships, sending a clear warning that any unauthorized movement in the strategic waterway will be targeted.

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the closure, stating it is a direct and necessary response to ongoing US military aggression and repeated attacks on southern Iranian provinces that caused civilian casualties. Iranian officials firmly rejected Washington’s claims regarding maritime security in the Strait as “false” and hypocritical

In a powerful show of strength, the Iranian Army successfully carried out drone strikes on the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. Using one-way attack drones, Iranian forces precisely targeted communications antennas and radar systems linked to the Patriot air defense network. The operation was conducted in direct retaliation to recent American attacks on Iranian soil.

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters confirmed that US assaults on southern Iran stopped following Iran’s “strong and decisive response.” Tehran has once again inflicted a humiliating defeat on US forces in the region. Iranian commanders warned that responses to American provocations and aggression will continue until Iran’s sovereignty is fully respected.

In a separate major operation, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the destruction of 18 important US-linked military sites across the region. Among the targets hit were the Ali Al Salem and Ahmed al-Jaber air bases in Kuwait, and the Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain. The IRGC described the strikes as measured and justified retaliation for US attacks that killed Iranian civilians.

“The aggressor has been punished,” the IRGC declared, reaffirming Iran’s determination to defend its territory and people.

Earlier, US forces launched attacks on several Iranian locations, including Bandar Abbas, Minab, and Sirik, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries, according to Iranian reports. Iran has responded with restraint and precision, targeting only military objectives while upholding its right to self-defense under international law.

By closing the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery for global energy supplies — Iran has demonstrated its strategic power and its refusal to remain passive in the face of foreign aggression. This move has sent shockwaves through global markets and underscored the high cost of provoking the Islamic Republic.

Despite a declared ceasefire framework, the United States continues its provocative actions, while Iran has shown both defensive resolve and military superiority. Iranian officials have made it clear: the Islamic Republic seeks peace and stability in the region but will never tolerate violations of its sovereignty or threats to its people.Iran stands strong, united, and ready to defend itself against any aggressor. (ILKHA)