U.S. military announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice' after strike on Iran (7month 11day)
The U.S. military struck Iran on 7month 11day, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced that it would close the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice.' After that, traffic through the strait slowed, and the U.S. side again called for free access through the strait and reiterated its demand that Iran stop its attacks. China temporarily banned helium exports amid related tensions.
The U.S. military struck Iran on 7month 11day, and on the same day the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced that it would close the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice.' The announcement of the Strait of Hormuz closure has a direct impact on shipping routes.
The U.S. side demanded free passage through the strait and raised the issue as a central matter in discussions. A U.S. government official said the U.S. had demanded that Iran pledge to stop attacks in the strait.
7month 10day and 11day, signs were reported that ship operations through the strait were slowing. Delays and detours were observed on some routes.
Reports said that, in this period of tension, countries in the Gulf region were hit. The exact scale and scope of the damage are still being checked.
China announced that it will temporarily ban helium exports in connection with this situation. The ban on helium exports could affect raw material supplies for some industries.
The United States is continuing to pressure Iran to pledge to stop attacks in the strait. With further announcements from both sides still pending, the situation remains fluid.
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