politics
April 19, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until US naval blockade fully lifted
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps called on shipowners to adhere exclusively to the recommendations of the Iranian side
TL;DR
- Iran's IRGC Navy has closed the Strait of Hormuz starting Saturday evening.
- The closure is a response to the US naval blockade of Iranian ships and ports not being lifted.
- The IRGC stated this action violates a ceasefire agreement.
- Shipowners are instructed to exclusively follow Iranian recommendations.
- US President Donald Trump's statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz were called 'not credible' by the IRGC.
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