Iran’s IRGC announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice'
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that it will close the Strait of Hormuz until further notice on 7 month 11 day. On the same day, the IRGC said an 'unauthorized vessel was hit,' but the vessel’s nationality and the scale of damage were not disclosed.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that it will close the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice' on 7 month 11 day. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for global crude oil transport, so it could immediately affect oil prices and shipping rates.
On the same day, the IRGC said an 'unauthorized vessel was hit.' The announcement did not include a specific explanation of the circumstances, such as an explosion or a collision.
The attacked vessel’s nationality and name, as well as the extent of any casualties or material damage, were not immediately disclosed. The closure order is effective 'until further notice,' and no date has been given for the reopening of the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and many crude oil tankers and cargo ships pass through it. If transit restrictions last longer, ships may choose detour routes and experience operational delays.
No further announcements have yet been made by local authorities or international shipping-related organizations. The only information currently made public is the IRGC’s declaration of closure and its remarks about striking “unauthorized vessels.”
Sources: Reuters,Investing.com News
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