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Iran Guards say have 'complete control' of Hormuz Strait, warns vessels of missile threat
Updated On: 04 March, 2026 11:57 AM IST | Tehran, Iran | AFP
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they have full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, warning that vessels passing through risk missile or drone damage. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump said the US Navy was prepared to escort oil tankers through the vital shipping route
Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Pic/Pixabay
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and any vessels seeking to pass through the waterway risk damage from missiles or stray drones.
"Currently, the Strait of Hormuz is under the complete control of the Islamic Republic's Navy," said Guards Navy official Mohammad Akbarzadeh in a statement issued on Fars news agency.
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