IRGC vows to block Strait of Hormuz if restricted

Iran's IRGC deputy vows to block all oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz if Iran's maritime access is restricted.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:10 UTC

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Saeed Siah-Sarani, deputy for cultural affairs of Iran's IRGC Navy, vowed Tuesday that no oil shipments would go through the Strait of Hormuz if Iran's maritime access were restricted. The threat escalates tensions in the region as the US enforces a blockade on Iranian oil exports. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-10044cycle Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:10 UTC · first reported 4h ago