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The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement was made via a statement on Telegram late at night.
“Any vessel attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz will be deemed as collaborating with adversaries, and such vessels will be engaged,” the IRGC warned in their statement.
Initially reopened on Friday, the Strait saw restrictions reinstated by Iran on Saturday. This move comes after Iran accused the United States of “repeated breaches of trust” regarding an existing ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
According to the British military, two Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats fired upon a tanker as it journeyed through this crucial maritime passage. This incident follows Iran’s reestablishment of restrictions in the area.
Subsequently, a container ship suffered damage from an “unknown projectile,” impacting several containers. This incident occurred approximately 46 kilometers off Oman’s coast, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).