Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until US Lifts Maritime Siege

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed from this afternoon until the US lifts its maritime siege on Iranian ships and ports. The IRGC said the decision responds to violation of ceasefire conditions and the US maritime siege not being lifted.

The announcement warned ships in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman not to move from their current positions or approach the strait. It stated that approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered cooperation with the enemy and that violating ships will face severe action.

The IRGC noted that in recent hours some ships passed the Strait of Hormuz under its supervision but that restrictions will now tighten. The closure is conditional on the US lifting its maritime siege against Iranian ships and ports.

Ship movement restrictions apply in the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman and Strait of Hormuz with warnings of severe consequences for violations. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has made it clear that all ships must remain in their current locations until the conditions are met and the closure ends. The statement emphasizes that no movement will be tolerated and that the measure will stay in effect until the US maritime siege is lifted following the ceasefire violations. The IRGC announcement outlines the need for compliance to avoid severe repercussions in the affected maritime areas.