Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy Declares Strait Of Hormuz Shut
The declaration followed the IRGC firing a warning shot at a vessel on July 11, 2026.
- Press TV, Iran's state broadcaster, carried the statement addressed to the United States.
- The IRGC said the strait stays closed until further notice, no date given.
- Iran's statement did not name the vessel's flag, owner, or nationality.
Why it matters: A single service's statement does not close an international waterway; it only threatens whoever sails through it.
IRGC Navy statement via Press TV (Iran state media) ↗ · 11 جولائی، 202611/7/26 · ✓ Checked✓