Iran urges the US into peace talks over the Strait of Hormuz while shipping attacks hit a record high

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the Strait of Hormuz 'closed' on Saturday, claiming 'full control' of the surrounding waters. Twelve vessels were attacked in the week to Friday, the most in any week since the war began on February 28. One ship sank, three crew were injured and two people are missing. A supertanker carrying over two million barrels of crude oil also caught fire.

Iran's army says the strait will reopen 'if America leaves the region'.