Iran has announced the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, placing the strategic waterway back under military control amid escalating tensions with the United States.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strait has reverted to its previous status, effectively halting commercial transit.

Tehran attributed the move to what it described as continued “piracy” by the United States, accusing the United States of enforcing a blockade on Iranian ships and ports.

This comes just days after Iran had declared the strait open to commercial shipping, with vessels already beginning to pass through the route.

Iran Shuts Down strait of Hormuz

Additionally, on April 18, the Head of Iran’s National Security Committee, Ibrahim Azizi, said the country is introducing a “new maritime regime” governing passage through the strait.

Under the arrangement, only commercial vessels authorized by the IRGC Navy will be allowed to transit designated routes, and ships will also be required to pay set charges.

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Cites US ‘Blockade’
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