The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state-aligned channels. No details on scope, duration, or enforcement were provided. Analysts assess the move as Iran's response to the Omani proposal, according to a report.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in an official statement late Sunday night, according to Iranian state-aligned channels. No details were provided on the scope, duration, or enforcement measures of the closure.
Analysts assess that the move represents Iran's response to the Omani proposal, a diplomatic initiative that has been circulating in recent weeks, according to a report accompanying the statement.
The IRGC has a history of threatening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global oil passes. The Zioneer has tracked the IRGC's actions on the strait in multiple prior bulletins and articles, including a previous announcement earlier this evening. The official statement marks the first time the closure has been confirmed in an official capacity, though the IRGC has previously threatened to re-close the strait and turned ships back.
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