SECURITY — April 6, 2026
IRGC Navy Announces Strait of Hormuz Will Never Return to Former State
Iran's IRGC Navy declared the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state, especially for the US and Israel, while implementing a plan for a new order in the Persian Gulf. U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Iran reopen the strait by Tuesday sunset or face attacks on vital infrastructure.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy command announced that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state, particularly for the United States and Israel.
The IRGC Navy stated it is completing a plan devised by Iranian officials to establish a new order in the Persian Gulf.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran must reopen the strait by sunset on Tuesday, or the country's vital infrastructure will be targeted for attack.
The statements reflect heightened tensions over the strategic waterway, with the IRGC Navy emphasizing irreversible changes ahead. Trump's ultimatum sets a specific deadline for compliance, warning of consequences for non-compliance.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its previous status, particularly for the US and Israel
- IRGC says strait of Hormuz will 'never return to its former state' for US, Israeltimesofindia.indiatimes.com
“The Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state, especially for the US and Israel,” the IRGC said
- IRGC says Hormuz will ‘never return to former state’ for US and Israel | World News - The Indian Expressindianexpress.com
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy (IRGC) said the Strait of Hormuz will “never return to its former state, especially for the US and Israel.”
- IRGC Navy: Strait of Hormuz will never return to previous status, especially for US and Israelpresstv.ir
“The Strait of Hormuz will never return to its previous status, especially for the US and the Zionist regime,” the IRGC Navy emphasized
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