The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has rejected an American proposal and announced it will not give up control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to an IRGC statement. The refusal is the latest in a series of IRGC declarations asserting control over the strategic waterway.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Monday that it is rejecting an American proposal and will not cede control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to an IRGC statement. The Iranian paramilitary force has repeatedly declared the waterway closed to Israel-linked shipping and threatened to block all traffic in response to perceived provocations, as The Zioneer has reported. The announcement comes amid ongoing U.S. airstrikes against IRGC assets in southern Iran and a broader standoff over the strait, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. The IRGC has previously rejected ceasefire proposals and hotline offers from Washington. No immediate response from the United States has been reported.
2 developments
- DevelopingIRGC rejects all ceasefire proposals via mediators, says Tehran will not give up Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIRGC: US will not dictate war's end, Strait of Hormuz remains closed
- DevelopingIRGC threatens to re-close Strait of Hormuz unless it gets sole control guarantees, WSJ reports
- StrongIRGC issues new statement on third-phase strikes, threatens to block Strait of Hormuz
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