Iran's Revolutionary Guard announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, warns ships against transit Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic, warning that any vessel attempting to navigate the strategic waterway could be targeted. According to statements attributed to the Revolutionary Guard and circulated by Iranian media outlets, the restriction applies to all categories of vessels, including oil tankers, commercial cargo ships and other maritime traffic operating within the Gulf region. The IRGC reportedly warned that any unauthorized movement through the...