The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not be safe for the passage of petrochemical products or oil and gas as long as US operations in the region continue, according to N12. The IRGC has issued several warnings regarding the strategic waterway in recent weeks.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will not be safe for the passage of petrochemical products, oil, or gas as long as US operations in the region continue, according to N12. The statement, attributed to IRGC sources, does not specify whether the threat will be carried out.
The IRGC has issued several warnings in recent weeks, as The Zioneer has reported. On July 12, the IRGC announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing 'foreign intervention.' Subsequent statements, including on July 15, said the strait would remain closed until the US ceased its 'evil acts.' The IRGC has also threatened to target US bases in the region amid the escalating tensions.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global oil supply transits. The repeated threats have raised concerns about potential disruptions to global energy markets. No independent confirmation of the IRGC's latest warning has been reported.
2 developments
- StrongIranian Strait of Hormuz authority declares closure until further notice, citing US actions
- DevelopingIranian military source tells Tasnim: Iran will not allow Strait of Hormuz to be used as threat
- DevelopingIRGC says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US stops 'evil acts'
- StrongIranian outlets claim Strait of Hormuz remains closed, contradicting US denials
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