IRGC Affirms Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Ongoing US Threats

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as US threats to maritime navigation continue. In an official statement, the IRGC noted that steadfastness on the ground has disrupted adversary calculations. The statement highlighted an incident where two oil tankers attempted to navigate unsafe routes south of the strait with US aerial backing, but rapidly retreated after a fire broke out on one of the vessels. The IRGC emphasized its naval forces' complete control over the strait, warning that any foreign interference or aggression would be met with an immediate and decisive response. It further cautioned that nations supporting such actions would face severe repercussions unless they change their conduct, concluding that reopening the strait hinges on the cessation of provocative rhetoric and interventions.