The US military struck dozens of targets across Iran over the weekend, prompting retaliatory fire against American installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. Tehran’s Foreign Ministry accused these host nations of complicity by serving as launch pads for the American campaign. In response to the bombardment, Iran declared the critical waterway closed, citing the insecurity created by the US presence. President Donald Trump dismissed the closure, claiming in a Sunday interview that the strait remains open following the strikes.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Following US Airstrikes
Iran has shuttered the Strait of Hormuz and issued a blistering condemnation of US airstrikes, labeling the weekend operation a flagrant violation of international law. The escalation marks a definitive collapse of the fragile memorandum of understanding signed less than a month ago to end the ongoing military conflict.
This cycle of violence has effectively rendered recent diplomatic efforts futile. The National Iranian American Council warned that the current confrontation confirms the previous peace agreement was merely a temporary pause. While UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities to prevent catastrophic economic consequences, the rhetoric from both capitals remains hardened. Tehran has openly criticized the UN’s response as unconstructive, while the Trump administration has labeled ongoing negotiations a waste of time.
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