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Breaking: Iran's Revolutionary Guards declare Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) say they have closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice after firing a warning shot at a commercial vessel they said was using an unapproved route. The IRGC said no ships would be allowed to transit the strategic waterway until what it described as "the end of US interference in the region." It also warned Washington against responding to the incident. The announcement follows recent attacks on commercial shipping and heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #BreakingNews
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NaturalNews.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran asserts Hormuz control as Qatar reports progress in indirect talks with U.S.
(NaturalNews) Senior Iranian officials on July 2 reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is under Tehranâs command, directly rejecting a US-led regional security dia...
Libya Update News
· Jun 27, 2026
After US Airstrikes: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Announces Targeting of Military Sites in the Region
Tehran – The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced Saturday it had targeted U.S. military positions in the region in response to a new American strike against Iran. The Guard did not specify which U.S. sites were attacked. The statement followed an earlier report by the semi-official ISNA news agency that cited the Revolutionary Guard as saying... Read more Source The post After US Airstrikes: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Announces Targeting of Military Sites in the Region appeared first on Libya Update News.
Financial Times
· Jun 28, 2026
US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire falters
Truce under pressure as Tehran counters US attacks by targeting military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait
Powerline
· Jul 7, 2026
This just in
Following up on “Unstrait is the gate,” I think this deserves a separate note: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday, two senior U.S. officials told Axios. Both ships suffered significant damage, but no casualties were reported, one of the cited officials said. U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed one of the incidents, saying a tanker
Independent Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
JFeed
· Jul 5, 2026
Boiling Point in Tehran: 19 Arrested, 2 Eliminated | Iran Blames Israel
The regime in Tehran reports an extensive operation in the Sistan and Baluchestan province: dozens arrested, terrorists eliminated, and the seizure of weapons and advanced satellite equipment. According to the Iranian Intelligence announcement, the cells were trained abroad and planned a series of high-profile attacks and assassinations in the heart of the country.
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