IRGC Navy Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz After Multiple Tanker Attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy says the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels after a supertanker and other ships were hit, citing a mine incident.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy declared the strategic waterway off limits, warning that any ship violating Iranian rules would face severe consequences. The statement referenced a supertanker that caught fire after striking a naval mine in the strait. Additional reports indicate at least two more tankers were struck near Saudi Arabia's coast, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Iran's state news agency relayed the navy's warning, emphasizing the threat to foreign vessels.
Why it matters
Closing the Strait of Hormuz disrupts a vital oil shipping lane, affecting global trade and energy prices.
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