Published July 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET · Updated July 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM ET
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed after the IRGC strikes a commercial ship
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The IRGC fired on and struck a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to declare the strait closed. US Central Command announced new strikes against Iran in response.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when RedState reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from BBC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
