Iran/USA-Strait of Hormuz
Iran/USA-Strait of Hormuz
Dateline : June 20, 2026/Recent/File
Location : Iran;United States
Duration : 1'13
Strait of Hormuz - May 22-23, 2026 (NNC - No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda)
1. Various of vessels sailing
Strait of Hormuz - June 5-6, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda)
2. Various of stranded vessels
Tehran, Iran - June 6, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda)
3. Various of Iranian national flags, traffic
FILE: Tehran, Iran - May 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda)
4. Various of traffic; national flags of Iran
FILE: Washington D.C., USA - October 2024 (CCTV Video News Agency - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of White House, U.S. national flag
FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Various of U.S. national flag, White House
Iran's military on Saturday announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon, while the U.S. military said the waterway remains open and traffic continues to flow.
The contradictory claims by Iran and the Untied States have added to confusion just days after a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two sides.
Iran's announcement came hours after the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said 55 commercial ships had transited the strait on Saturday, the highest single-day number since Iran effectively shut the waterway earlier in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, though still far below the prewar average of about 130 vessels per day.
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the operational headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces, said in a statement that the closure was in response to Israel's "ceasefire violations" and the killing and displacement of Lebanese residents, and that further measures would follow if aggression continues.
The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) later warned all vessels to stay away from the strategic waterway, saying their safety could not be guaranteed.
Meanwhile, CENTCOM spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins denied the Iranian claim, saying in a statement that "the strait is open and the U.S. blockade against Iran has ceased."
He also said that traffic in the waterway is "continuing to flow" and the U.S. forces are monitoring the situation to ensure that continues.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that there was no evidence of the strait's closure, adding that it would take time to clear mines.
The United States and Iran signed the MoU on June 14, which included provisions to reopen the strait and remove the U.S. naval blockade. However, shipping companies remain cautious, and traffic has been erratic and well below the prewar levels.
ID : 8485597
Published : 2026-06-21 12:02
Last Modified : 2026-06-21 21:12:39
Source : CCTV Video News Agency,China Central Television (CCTV),China Global Television Network (CGTN),Other
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