Iranian state media broadcast footage of the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that all maritime transit through the passage, which runs between Larak and Qeshm islands, now requires approval from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iranian state media broadcast footage of the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that all maritime transit through the passage, which runs between Larak and Qeshm islands, now requires approval from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

U.S. Central Command announced that since the start of the maritime blockade of Iran, it has prevented 27 Iranian ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraqi militants supported by the Islamic Republic have launched hundreds of explosive drones at Saudi Arabia and Kuwait over the past five weeks. Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, are reportedly considering strikes against Iranian-backed proxies in Iraq.
On April 21, 2026, the Deputy Governor of Hormozgan announced the completion of an operation to neutralize and conduct a controlled explosion of unexploded projectiles in Bandar Abbas. The IRGC also reported that controlled explosions were heard in the Soffeh area of Isfahan and will continue into the afternoon.
Iranian state media aired footage of the Strait of Hormuz route near its coast, claiming all transit now requires IRGC approval. The passage runs between Larak and Qeshm islands. Let’s see if it passes the U.S. blockade.