Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz “until further notice” after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired upon a commercial container ship. The IRGC stated the vessel was traveling through an “unapproved route,” and issued a warning to the United States against any response it deems aggressive.
The IRGC announced late Saturday that it had both closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired at the ship, with some reports indicating the vessel was hit. Iran’s navy specified the waterway will remain shut until the US ends its “interference in the region.” RT reported that Iran declared the strait closed until the US ceases what it calls ‘illegal’ interventions.
The decision to close the Strait of Hormuz follows a warning shot fired at the container ship, as confirmed by multiple sources including BBC US and Middle East Eye. The IRGC has warned against any U.S. retaliation, threatening “severe” consequences if provoked, according to the New York Post. DW reported that the vessel was fired upon after transiting an unapproved route.
No right-leaning outlets covered this story; coverage is limited to left and lean-left sources. The stated reason for closing the strait centers on perceived U.S. interference in the region, with Iran signaling its willingness to reopen the waterway only if those actions cease.
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