Vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly received VHF broadcasts attributed to the Islamic
By Sammy,
Vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly received VHF broadcasts attributed to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stating that the passage has been closed and that no ship is permitted to transit. The warning is being cited by officials from the EU's Aspides naval mission, though they stress that Iran has not issued any formal directive confirming such a move.
Despite the lack of official acknowledgment, the message has raised immediate concern given the strait's role as the primary export corridor for major Gulf oil producers. Tehran has repeatedly threatened to obstruct the waterway in times of heightened confrontation, and the latest claims come amid sharply escalating regional tensions.
Topics: Iran, Strait of Hormuz
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