🚨IRAN REPORTEDLY CLOSES STRAIT OF HORMUZ Strait of Hormuz has been declared “closed until further notice” by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, which is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The report cites a recent “attack” and says the move follows escalating tensions after U.S. forces seized Iran-linked vessels, including the tanker M/T Tifani. The U.S. military also confirmed another interception of an Iran-associated ship in the Indo-Pacific. Iran says the closure will remain until it receives guarantees over the lifting of maritime restrictions.(*Walter Bloomberg)