US Responds Forcefully as Iran Closes Key Shipping Route

WHO:

NY Post - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated, “Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay.”

WHAT:

Drudge Report - Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following an incident involving an "unauthorised" vessel being hit.

WHERE:

Drudge Report - The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route in the Persian Gulf.

WHY:

Drudge Report - The closure of the Strait of Hormuz was a response to the incident involving the "unauthorised" vessel.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 02:53 UTC)

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following an incident where an "unauthorised" vessel was hit, a move that has raised tensions in the region. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth commented on the situation, stating, “Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay.” The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial shipping route in the Persian Gulf, making this closure significant for international trade and security.