Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Tension
What Happened
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy closed the Strait of Hormuz Saturday, declaring any passing vessel will be targeted. The closure reverses Friday's reopening and demands US lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated Iran controls the waterway. The move follows ceasefire talks between Washington and Tehran regarding the US-Israel conflict.
Key Entities
IranStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps NavyUnited StatesMohammad Bagher GhalibafAbbas Araghchi