Iran’s central military command has officially closed the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic. This decision follows alleged violations of a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. The Iranian government specifically cited actions by the United States and Israel as the catalyst for the closure. As a critical global shipping lane, the shutdown represents a significant escalation in regional tensions. The move aims to respond to the breach of previous diplomatic agreements. International maritime traffic is now prohibited from entering the strait. Further developments regarding the duration of the closure remain unclear.