The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran declared the… (пролив · ксирый · ормузский)
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until U.S. involvement in the region ends, citing an unauthorized vessel's attempt to pass through and subsequent military actions. The move followed renewed hostilities between Iran and the United States after both sides accused each other of violating a June memorandum of understanding.
Consensus
- The Strait of Hormuz has been closed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The closure is due to U.S. involvement in the region.
- Iranian forces issued warnings and took action against a vessel attempting to pass through the strait on an unauthorized route.
- Iran stated that it would respond with attacks on U.S. military bases in the Middle East if there is further aggression from the United States.
- The closure was announced via Press TV and IRIB, Iranian state media outlets.
Points of divergence
- U.S. forces conducted a series of powerful strikes against Iran on the night of July 9, resulting in fewer than 14 deaths and 78 injuries according to Tehran's report. — vesti
- Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan following the American strikes. — vesti
- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the attack was a response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. — vesti
- Iran's Foreign Ministry accused the United States of violating the terms of a signed memorandum of understanding, and Iran claimed that President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire agreement with Tehran no longer applies. — vesti
- The mutual attacks between the U.S. and Iran began on July 8, following accusations from both sides about violations of a June memorandum of understanding intended to support peace negotiations. — kommerzant
Coverage (6 sources)
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declares closure of the Strait of Hormuz — РИАМО
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice — Вести
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz until the end of US intervention — Вечерняя Москва
- IRGC announces temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
- Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
- Iran's IRGC announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz until US intervention in the region ends; no ship will be allowed to pass — РИА Новости (Telegram)