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Iran details Hormuz minesweeper standoff

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf recounts a tense naval standoff where the IRGC warned a US minesweeper it would be destroyed if it advanced.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has provided a detailed account of a tense naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the IRGC Navy issued a direct warning to a U.S. minesweeper. Ghalibaf stated the Iranian forces told the vessel, "Move forward and we will shoot," prompting the U.S. crew to request 15 minutes before ultimately turning back. This incident highlights the persistent risk of direct military confrontation in the critical waterway, which Iran has blockaded. The recounting serves to publicly reinforce Iran's narrative of deterring U.S. naval forces.
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19 Apr@MonitorX99800

The IRGC Navy reportedly called President Trump an idiot during the standoff and reiterated that any passage must be coordinated with Iran.

19 AprMonitorX

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf provided the specific account, quoting the warning as "Move forward and we will shoot" and noting the U.S. request for 15 minutes before retreating.

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