Iran's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that the country's armed forces are evaluating the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most vital maritime passages.

Key Developments:

1. Military Evaluation:

   • Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei confirmed the armed forces are assessing closure options

   • Stated goal: "Make enemies regret their crimes" through defensive measures

2. Regional Context:

   • Comes amid sustained Israeli attacks on Iranian cities since June 13

   • Follows U.S. airstrikes Sunday targeting nuclear facilities at:
     ✓ Fordow (underground enrichment site)
     ✓ Natanz (centrifuge production)
     ✓ Isfahan (conversion plant)

3. U.S. Position:

   • President Trump declared strikes "successfully achieved objectives"

   • Warned of further attacks unless Tehran accepts peace terms

Strategic Implications:
• Hormuz handles 30% of global seaborne oil (21M bpd)
• Closure would trigger immediate energy market crisis
• Represents escalation in ongoing Israel-Iran-US triangular conflict

Statement Excerpt:
"The competent authorities are studying defensive measures to make the enemy regret its crimes," Baqaei stated during his weekly press briefing, as reported by Iran's Mehr News Agency.

Military Timeline:

• June 13: Israel begins strikes on Iranian cities

• June [Date]: U.S. conducts nuclear site bombings

• June [Date+1]: Iran weighs Hormuz closure

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