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Iran's Ghalibaf: Hormuz under our control

Iran's parliament speaker says Iranian forces forced a US minesweeper to retreat after threatening to open fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 21:29 UTC
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He detailed a recent confrontation where Iranian forces threatened to open fire on a US minesweeper attempting to clear mines in the strait, forcing the vessel to retreat after American officials requested 15 minutes to issue a return order. Ghalibaf warned that if the United States does not lift its blockade of the strait, maritime traffic will definitely be restricted, stating it is impossible for others to pass through while Iran cannot. The speaker framed this as a decisive response to what Iran considers a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
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19 AprEnemy Watch — Official

Ghalibaf provided new details about the confrontation, stating he personally warned a US delegation in Islamabad that Iran would open fire if the minesweeper moved, and that US officials requested 15 minutes to issue a return order before retreating.

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