The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it is closing the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, blaming 'the illegal intervention of foreign parties' and threatening to target enemy bases if attacked. The announcement comes from a single source and has not been independently verified.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced early Sunday that it is temporarily closing the Strait of Hormuz to all ships until further notice. In a statement, the IRGC cited 'the illegal intervention of foreign parties' and said the closure will remain in effect until the United States ends its interventions in the region. The IRGC warned that any 'mistake' by the 'aggressor enemy' would be met with force, and that 'new enemy bases in the region will be targeted.' The statement also held the US, Israel, and countries hosting enemy bases responsible for consequences. The IRGC has previously threatened to close the strait and turn back vessels, as The Zioneer has reported. The current announcement, based on a single source, has not been independently verified.
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