The ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran took another turn on Wednesday as conflicting claims emerged over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
The latest developments came after the US launched fresh strikes on multiple targets inside Iran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) described the operation as a response to Iranian actions, saying the strikes were carried out “in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression”.
U.S. Central Command forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chiefs direction. The strikes are in response to Irans unwarranted and continued aggression.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 10, 2026
Claims of Hormuz closure emerge
Soon after the strikes, reports surfaced suggesting that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic.
CNN, citing sources in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that the strategic waterway had been shut down.
"Effective immediately, due to insecurity in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships," the IRGC source said, per CNN.
Reuters also reported that the strait had been closed following the latest escalation.
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CENTCOM rejects reports
The US military, however, challenged those claims.
CENTCOM said reports suggesting the Strait of Hormuz had been closed were inaccurate and stated that shipping traffic continued through the waterway despite the heightened tensions.
According to the command, "Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight".
🫠CLAIM: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 10, 2026
… TRUTH: Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight. pic.twitter.com/yphkl2Lmji
Dispute over attacks on US vessels
Iran also claimed that it had targeted US ships in the Strait of Hormuz using missiles and drones. Iranian state media further reported that a US Navy fleet in Bahrain had been attacked in retaliation for the American strikes.
CENTCOM disputed those claims as well, stating: “No US warships have been struck.”
Trump warns of further action
Even as diplomatic efforts continue, US President Donald Trump indicated that military operations could continue.
“We hit them hard yesterday, and we’re going to hit them hard again today,” Trump said during a White House press briefing.
“We’re going to be attacking them and attacking them very hard.”
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At the same time, Trump said Washington remains interested in reaching an agreement with Tehran that is "meaningful and works," adding, “We’ll see what happens with the deal.”
Meanwhile, Iran's state-run Tasnim News Agency, citing a source, reported that Tehran would respond to any future US action with a decisive military response rather than "political blackmail."
