Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is closed
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed and warns ships will face ‘harsh measures’
Three container ships of mixed nationalities were forced to turn back after warnings
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any transit through the waterway will face “harsh measures”, according to state media.
It added that shipping “to and from ports of allies and supporters of the Israeli-American enemies” is prohibited through any corridor or to any destination.
Three container ships of mixed nationalities were forced to turn back after warnings.
The passage, through which one fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes, has remained largely closed since the outbreak of hostilities.
It comes as Donald Trump is considering sending another 10,000 troops to the Middle East, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Chinese Container Ships Reportedly Turned Back in Strait of Hormuz
Chinese container ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz were reportedly forced to turn back after receiving warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, according to local sources. The incident follows recent claims by the U.S. President that the strategic waterway remained open for navigation. According to the same sources, the vessels had begun moving toward a designated authorized corridor but were instructed to reverse course following direct warnings from Iranian naval forces. Reports indicate that the IRGC has prohibited the passage of vessels traveling “to and from” ports associated with countries it considers adversaries, effectively restricting access through the corridor. The situation highlights the continued uncertainty surrounding maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global trade and energy shipments, as geopolitical tensions persist.