Middle East live: Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks

Iran's ⁠top ​joint ​military command announced the closure ​of ‌the ⁠Strait ‌of Hormuz on ⁠Thursday, including oil tankers ​and commercial ‌ships, saying any ‌vessel that ​will attempt passage will be ​shot ​at. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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