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IRGC anger over Araghchi Hormuz announcement

Iran's military establishment is furious that diplomat Abbas Araghchi announced the Strait of Hormuz opening without coordinating with them.

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According to a Wall Street Journal report, Iran's military establishment is furious with senior diplomat Abbas Araghchi for announcing the opening of the Strait of Hormuz without coordinating with them first. The announcement appears to have been made unilaterally by the diplomatic wing, bypassing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) which maintains operational control over the strategic waterway. This internal friction highlights tensions within Iran's power structure as the country navigates heightened tensions with the United States. The lack of coordination suggests potential divisions in Tehran's approach to managing the critical maritime chokepoint.
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