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IRGC Navy says Strait of Hormuz remains closed to ships without Iran’s approval

29 August 2026 03:14 (UTC +04:00)

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz remained closed to any ships attempting to transit without coordination with the Islamic Republic, APA reports citing Tasnim.

The force said US claims that the strait was open were “an obvious lie” aimed at controlling oil prices and covering up what it described as American failures, according to the statement.

“Islamic fighters’ control over this strategic waterway is completely decisive,” the statement said, adding that the strait remained closed “with full force” to all ships seeking passage without Iran’s approval.

The IRGC Navy said the restrictions would remain in place until what it called US military “aggression” against Iran ended and agreed commitments were implemented.