Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard: Blocking the Strait of Hormuz Starting from the Evening of the 18th
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 18 - The public relations department of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated on the 18th that due to the United States' violation of the ceasefire commitment and its failure to lift the maritime blockade on Iranian ports and vessels, it will begin to blockade the Strait of Hormuz from that evening.
The statement warned that all vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are not allowed to leave their anchorages, and approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered "collaboration with the enemy," with violators becoming targets for attack.
According to a report by the Iranian Nour News Agency on the 18th, the Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement regarding the latest developments in negotiations with the United States, stating that Iran is determined to supervise and control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz until the war is completely over and lasting peace is achieved in the region.
On the 17th, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif announced on social media that during the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei later stated that Iran would allow non-military vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but they must use the routes designated by Iran and coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
On the 17th, U.S. President Trump posted on social media, "Thanking" Iran for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but also stated that the U.S. would continue to enforce a maritime blockade on Iran "until our deal with Iran is 100% complete." U.S. Central Command Commander Cooper told the media that the U.S. military has sufficient resources to continuously monitor and blockade vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz, "as long as the president orders it to be maintained, it will remain effective."
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has initiated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz starting on the evening of April 18, citing U.S. violations of ceasefire agreements. All vessels in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea are prohibited from leaving their anchorages, with any approach to the Strait considered cooperation with the enemy. The Iranian government has stated it will oversee traffic in the Strait until a lasting peace is established.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz starting April 18.
- The blockade is a response to U.S. violations of ceasefire agreements.
- All vessels in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea are prohibited from leaving their anchorages.
- Iran will monitor and control traffic in the Strait until lasting peace is achieved.
- U.S. military has stated it will continue to enforce maritime blockades against Iran.