Iran's IRGC Navy Closes Strait of Hormuz

Jul 12 ETDeveloping

World Desk

In Short: Iran's IRGC Navy has closed the Strait of Hormuz, blaming 'illegal foreign intervention' and warning that no ships will be allowed to pass until US activities in the region end.

Iranian IRGC speedboats approaching US Navy vessels on 15 April 2020 (10) — Photo: U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

The IRGC Navy has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels until further notice, citing 'illegal foreign intervention.' In a warning shot, they intercepted a vessel that allegedly turned off its tracking system.

The IRGC blamed the United States for the incident and stated that no ships would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz until US interventions in the region cease.

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It said warning shots were fired before one vessel was intercepted after it allegedly switched off its tracking system.
The IRGC blamed "illegal foreign intervention" for the incident and declared that no vessel would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz until "US interventions" in the region end.

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