The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman stated Sunday morning that the corps' strategy is to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the enemy agrees to all its conditions. The statement reaffirms the blockade of the strategic waterway.
The IRGC spokesman issued the statement on Sunday morning, reiterating the corps' position that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the enemy—likely the United States and Israel—accepts all its demands. The IRGC first declared the closure of the strait to Israel-linked vessels in June, as The Zioneer reported. The statement comes amid heightened tensions, with the IRGC having raised its alert level to the highest state in early August. The spokesman's words signal that the IRGC sees no diplomatic resolution in the near term and intends to maintain maritime pressure.
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