Iran's IRGC Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid US Tensions
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has asserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, stating it is closed to ships without Iran's coordination. The IRGC accused US officials of lying about the waterway's status to manipulate oil prices. This statement comes as tensions between the US and Iran continue, with the US maintaining an active naval blockade in the region. Iran's Foreign Ministry has urged other nations not to comply with new US sanctions, calling them unlawful. Additionally, Iranian officials plan to raise gasoline prices to 10,000 tomans per liter due to supply constraints exacerbated by ongoing conflicts.
Published 19 hours ago • 29 Aug 2026, 05:42 AM IST