The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that energy export routes in the region have been damaged and that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, according to an IRGC statement relayed by Israeli media. The announcement comes amid a series of IRGC actions and threats regarding the strategic waterway.
The IRGC claimed Wednesday evening that energy export routes in the region have been damaged and that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. The statement, attributed to the paramilitary organization, did not specify which routes were affected or the extent of the damage. The claim marks an escalation from earlier threats today.
Earlier today, at 05:00 Jerusalem, an IRGC statement said the strait would remain closed until the US ceases "evil acts." Then, in a series of statements at 08:11 Jerusalem, the IRGC first threatened to block export routes serving US interests, then warned that regional oil and gas exports would be available to "all or none," and finally escalated to threatening to strike the energy export routes of US allies if Iran's oil exports are harmed.
As The Zioneer reported previously, the IRGC announced a temporary closure of the strait on July 12, threatened to re-close it on June 30, and claimed responsibility for a fatal tanker attack on July 14. The organization has repeatedly cited foreign intervention to justify its actions.
The current claim of damage has not been independently verified. No additional details are available, and it remains unclear whether any actual disruption to energy shipments has occurred.
4 developments
- DevelopingIRGC announces temporary closure of Strait of Hormuz, citing 'foreign intervention'
- DevelopingIRGC says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US stops 'evil acts'
- ConfirmedIRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed to Israel-linked vessels until further notice
- StrongIRGC Confirms Two Commercial Vessels Disabled in Strait of Hormuz, Warns of Further Action
Source and signal
- Internal intake