Hormuz Closed as Strikes Escalate | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

U.S. strikes on Iran escalate as Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz, triggering drone and missile attacks across five Arab nations — with no casualties but minor damage reported. Despite Iran’s claims, key shipping lanes remain open, and U.S. forces retaliate to protect commercial vessels after an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged ship. The crisis threatens fragile U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, as Pentagon leaders warn Iran’s actions will bring consequences. Control of the vital Hormuz Strait — a global energy lifeline — remains the flashpoint, with Iran demanding foreign interference stop before…