Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely closed until the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. The IRGC also confirmed that the previously designated safe passage route for ships, which allowed transit through the strait upon coordination and payment of fees, has now been suspended.

According to a statement published by Iranian state media, the IRGC canceled all prior permissions that allowed vessels to cross the strait after paying tolls to Iranian authorities. The IRGC Navy warned that any ship attempting to breach the blockade would be targeted. Tehran considers the US blockade a violation of the ceasefire between the two countries, the statement added.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route, signals heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with potential implications for regional trade and security if the standoff continues.