IRGC Source Says Strait of Hormuz Closed to All Ships

An informed source in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has stated that the Strait of Hormuz is currently closed to all maritime traffic, and restrictions will remain in place as long as hostile actions by the United States continue. In an interview with local Iranian media, the source emphasized that no permits are being issued for vessel transit through the strategic waterway.

The source confirmed that there is currently zero traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. "Any attempt to cross the Strait of Hormuz, especially by violating vessels, will be confronted by the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran," the source warned. The statement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf region.

According to the IRGC source, in recent days, several vessels attempting to pass through the route with the support of the U.S. military were confronted by Iranian armed forces. The source reiterated that the waterway will remain closed with no transit permits issued as long as hostile U.S. actions persist.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with about one-fifth of the world's petroleum passing through it. The closure could have significant implications for international energy markets. The report by Mehr News Agency (MNA) added that the IRGC Navy is maintaining a high state of alert in the area.