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‘We will set fire to any ships’: Iran declares total blockade of Strait of Hormuz

March 3, 2026

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to attack any vessels attempting to transit the vital shipping route. This announcement follows heightened tensions in the region after the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, although the U. S. military asserts that the strait remains open and is under its protection.

‘We will set fire to any ships’: Iran declares total blockade of Strait of Hormuz

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Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed and threatens to destroy ships passing through.
The declaration follows the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
U. S. Central Command states the waterway is operational and under U. S. protection.
Commercial shipping in the region is proceeding with caution amidst the threats.

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‘We will set fire to any ships’: Iran declares total blockade of Strait of Hormuz

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