Iran authority says Hormuz is closed until further notice

Guardian and Sky reported that Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority said the Strait of Hormuz was closed until further notice after U.S. strikes. U.S. Central Command, cited by Sky, AP, Reuters-linked coverage, and Iran International, disputes closure and says commercial ships continue to transit while Brent trades below USD 93.

Why this matters. Hormuz is now a same-hour verification fight: if vessel data, insurers, or operators confirm a halt, oil and shipping risk resets; if transit continues, the closure notice remains leverage and messaging. Watch AIS tracks, UKMTO notices, and CENTCOM or PGSA follow-through.