Event Brief
Iran claims Strait of Hormuz closure; U.S. disputes
Filed: Jun 21, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz again, while the U.S. says ships are still passing.
WHO: Iran and the U.S. military
WHAT: Iran claims it closed the Strait of Hormuz again; the U.S. military says traffic is still flowing.
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 5:22 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Iran claimed it closed the Strait of Hormuz again, prompting a U.S. military response that ships are still passing.
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