IRGC maritime center: Strait of Hormuz threat level remains high, forces ready for defense and attack

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) maritime information center stated that the security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz remains high, and Iran's armed forces are prepared for both defense and attack.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) maritime information center stated on Friday that the security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz remains high, and Iran's armed forces are prepared for both defense and attack. The Zioneer has previously reported on the IRGC's activities in the Strait of Hormuz, including its assertion of full control of the waterway on June 25, the firing of warning shots at vessels on June 28, and the US-led Joint Maritime Information Centre raising the threat level to 'substantial' on June 30. The new statement reaffirms the IRGC's declared posture without announcing any operational change.

• Strong20:34 · 25 JunIran's IRGC asserts full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens force on unauthorized vessels
• Strong13:58 · 9 AugIRGC spokesman: Iran will hold Strait of Hormuz until enemy accepts all conditions
• Developing23:42 · 6 JunIRGC maintains continuous naval presence in Strait of Hormuz, satellite imagery suggests
• Developing11:22 · 11 AugJoint Maritime Information Center warns of persistent IRGC harassment, severe threat level in Strait of Hormuz

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