US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice' after IRGC fires warning shots at a ship

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US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran's state media on Sunday (local time) announced that Tehran has shut the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice' after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired warning shots at a ship attempting to take the 'unauthorised route' to transit the Strait of Hormuz. According to IRNA, the vessel was "hit by warning shots and stopped". Citing IRGC, the report added, "Following this incident, firstly, due to the emergence of this insecurity due to illegal intervention by foreigners, the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region, and no vessels will be allowed to pass through." US launches third round of strikes in Tehran after attack on vessel The US Central Command on Sunday announced that its forces began launching the third round of strikes this week against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. A civilian crew member is missing, and the vessel cannot continue the journey due to an onboard fire and significant damage to the engine room. In a post on X, it said, "Iran was provided yet another opportunity to demonstrate adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding after being held accountable for earlier attacks on commercial vessels but has again failed." Iran tells US attacks in Strait of Hormuz were a misstep Iranian officials have reportedly informed advisers to US President Donald Trump privately that recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were an error, adding that these attacks stemmed from a faction within Tehran that is looking to undermine the negotiations between the US and Iran, CBS News reported. The White House also wants the Islamic Republic to "publicly" acknowledge the mistake, which the Trump administration views as a "violation" of the ceasefire. Trump has directed the US negotiating team led by Vice President JD Vance, Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to proceed with the ongoing talks in Muscat, Oman, which began on Saturday. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends.<br><br> At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests.<br><br> She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Stay updated with the latest Trending , India , World and US news.