1. Iran's IRGC Navy declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice, threatening global oil shipping lanes.
2. US forces launched strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz area following an IRGC attack on the M/V GFS Galaxy container ship.
3. Iranian media reported explosions in several locations across southern Iran, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.
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