Iran’s Revolutionary Guard comments on Hormuz closure
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- Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed from Saturday afternoon
- Move linked to ongoing US “naval blockade” claims
- Tehran dismisses Donald Trump’s statements
- Tehran escalates maritime standoff
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Saturday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz starting in the afternoon, saying the measure will remain in place until what it described as a US naval blockade is lifted.
In statements carried by Iranian media, the IRGC said the decision was taken after the “enemy” failed to cancel restrictions imposed on Iranian ships and ports.
Warning to global shipping
The IRGC said vessels should rely only on official communications from Iran’s naval authorities for updates, dismissing statements by US President Donald Trump as having “no value.”
The development marks a sharp escalation in tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime routes, with potential implications for global energy supplies and shipping.
