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IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed after tankers hit

By Oscar Rickett · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

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Iran's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been extended, prohibiting ships from passing through, following tankers hit by Iranian mines earlier this week. The IRNA news agency reported that at least two other tankers have been hit off Saudi Arabia's coast since yesterday, emphasizing the naval's strict regulations.

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Iran's naval regulations are strictly enforced, with severe consequences for violations.: Iran's naval regulations are strictly enforced, with severe consequences for violations.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a significant move in Iran's naval strategy.: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a significant move in Iran's naval strategy.

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IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed after tankers hit

17 October 2026 12:06 BST

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has declared once again that "the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and the passage of ships of various nationalities through the strait is prohibited,” according to the official state IRNA news agency.

“The consequence of ships violating Iranian regulations in the Strait of Hormuz is burning in the fire of trust of the American terrorist army,” the navy said, referring to a supertanker catching fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine earlier.

At least two other tankers have been reported hit off Saudi Arabia’s coast since yesterday, according to the UKMTO.

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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