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@Open Source Intel: Iran's IRGC Navy broadcast over maritime radio frequencies today: "Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz completely closed again. No vessel of any type or nationality is allowed to pass through the Stra

On December 15, 2025, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy broadcast over maritime radio frequencies, declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels of any type or nationality. The announcement cited "the failure of the U.S. government to fulfill its commitment in the negotiation," according to Reuters.

Apr 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Islamic Regime’s Marandi: "Iran will fight for control of the Strait of Hormuz and succeed. If the U.S. escalates, the Gulf states will cease to exist. If I were living there now, I would leave. The

Islamic Regime’s Marandi stated that Iran will fight to control the Strait of Hormuz and succeed, warning that if the U.S. escalates, Gulf states may become uninhabitable. Marandi also advised residents of Gulf states to leave their homes.

Apr 18, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, stated in remarks about the recent regional tensions that the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic,

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, stated that the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic and warned that continued pressures could lead to restrictions on ship transit through the strait. He also claimed that the current transit in the strait is under the Islamic Republic's control and that they are prepared to respond to military movements if the so-called blockade of its ports by the United States continues.

Apr 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Speaker of Iran's Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: "It is impossible for others to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while we cannot." In a televised address, Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz

In a televised address, Speaker of Iran's Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic and warned that traffic through the strait will be restricted if the U.S. does not lift its blockade. Ghalibaf also claimed Iran responded to a U.S. mine-clearing attempt, which he termed a ceasefire violation, and said the Americans retreated after requesting 15 minutes to consult.

Apr 18, 2026

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@Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch: BREAKING: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, now the new leader of the Islamic regime of Iran, delivered his first official statement to the public tonight. He is effectively running the country; however, the

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the new leader of the Islamic regime of Iran, delivered his first official statement to the public, asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatening to restrict traffic if the U.S. does not lift its blockade, following a confrontation with a U.S. Navy minesweeper during negotiations in Islamabad.

Apr 18, 2026

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@ایران وایر: The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed since the afternoon of Saturday, April 18, 2026, until the cancellation of the U.S. maritime block

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps closed the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it closed until the U.S. maritime blockade is canceled, and warned that approaching vessels would be deemed as cooperating with the enemy.

Apr 18, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and head of Iran's negotiating delegation with the United States, claimed that control of the Strait of Hormuz is in Iran's hands

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and head of Iran's negotiating delegation with the United States, claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz is in Iran's hands and warned that passage through the strait will be restricted if the U.S. does not end its maritime blockade. Hours later, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely closed and any vessel approaching will be targeted.

Apr 18, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, stated in a televised interview that "the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic" and added that he h

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, stated in a televised interview that the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic and warned that any further U.S. mine-clearing operations would be met with force, threatening to restrict transit if the blockade continues.

Apr 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Ghalibaf: The Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We responded decisively to the U.S. attempt at mine-clearing and considered it a viola

Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Ghalibaf, stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and responded decisively to a U.S. attempt at mine-clearing, considering it a violation of the ceasefire. Ghalibaf warned that if the U.S. does not lift its blockade, movement through the Strait will be restricted.

Apr 18, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to Iranian state media, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. siege of Iran's ports is lifted. This st

The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to Iranian state media, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. lifts its siege on Iran's ports. This decision follows a previous warning to all ships to anchor around the strait, with any approach deemed as collaboration with the enemy.

Apr 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: IRGC: Strait of Hormuz closed until U.S. lifts naval blockade.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has closed the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it will remain closed until the United States lifts its naval blockade in the region.

Apr 18, 2026

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@🇮🇷LiveIranNews🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇸Continued Extensive Deployment and Relocation of U.S. Military Forces in the Region/Reports indicate that Washington, amid escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, has dramatically i

The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in the region around the Strait of Hormuz by deploying warships, carrier strike groups, and thousands of military personnel to implement a naval blockade and intercept vessels, monitoring critical energy routes.

Apr 18, 2026