Tension in the Gulf: Revolutionary Guards report closure of the Strait of Hormuz
[92043] Tension in the Gulf: Revolutionary Guards report closure of the Strait of Hormuz
The Revolutionary Guards Navy announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to ship traffic, as a retaliatory measure for Israel's activity in Lebanon and violations by the US.
Tension in the Gulf: Revolutionary Guards report closure of the Strait of Hormuz
According to reports circulated on June 20, 2026, Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces announced via radio broadcast that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed to vessel traffic. The channels Ziv Rubinstein - Until the war ends and The Backyard, which are identified with an active commentary line on security issues and military reports, relayed the announcement by the Revolutionary Guards Navy.
In the official statement published according to the Ziv Rubinstein channel, it was claimed that the decision was made "due to Israel's actions in Lebanon and violations of obligations by the US." As part of these measures, all vessels in the area were instructed "to steer clear for their own safety."
The Backyard channel confirmed the details and added that this is a repeated closure of the strategic shipping lane, as part of the regional escalation and the Iranian response to actions attributed to Israel and American policy. As of this moment, no official confirmation has been received from international sources or the American side regarding the full blockage of the strait.