The Iranian military announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and impassable, with armed forces conducting regular patrols and inspections and turning away dozens of ships and oil tankers attempting to transit in recent hours, according to an official statement.
The Iranian military issued a statement Monday afternoon declaring that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and impassable, and that its armed forces have turned away dozens of ships and oil tankers attempting to transit in recent hours. The statement asserts that patrols and inspections are ongoing.
The closure of the strait has been a recurring theme in Iranian military announcements since June. The Zioneer previously reported on July 12 that an Iranian body established to control the strait declared it closed until further notice. Satellite imagery from early June suggested the IRGC Navy had established round-the-clock patrols with fast attack craft.
The latest claim of active enforcement — turning away dozens of vessels — represents a new detail, but has not been independently verified. The exact number, nationalities, and current status of the ships remain unclear.
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