Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07am on 15 Jul 2026,Wednesday International
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed "until the end of America's evils," warning that oil and gas export routes serving the US and its allies could be targeted if hostilities continue. The statement came after the US reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports and carried out fresh strikes on military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, according to CENTCOM. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran had no obligation to restore normal passage through the waterway. Meanwhile, Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and urged residents to seek shelter. (PC: Times Now)
