IRGC Threatens to Close Hormuz Strait If US Rejects Iran's Conditions
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed if the United States rejects Iran's conditions. Iran and Oman have agreed on toll revenue division for the strait, which the US rejects. The IRGC also announced a new military doctrine including preventive strikes.
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Antara and another Antara article both report the same statement from the IRGC regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC stated that the Hormuz Strait will not be opened if the US rejects the conditions.
IRGC stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened if the US rejects Iran's conditions.
IRNA and Novinky report different aspects of the IRGC's stance and actions.
IRGC says Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz and is moving beyond a reactive posture toward greater strategic initiative in shaping the course and cost of war and diplomacy.
Iran and Oman have agreed on the division of revenues from tolls for passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The US rejects both the agreement and the tolls. Iranian armed forces also announced a new military doctrine that includes preventive strikes.
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Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz and is moving beyond a reactive posture toward greater strategic initiative in shaping the course and cost of war and diplomacy.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that Iran and Oman have agreed on the division of revenues from tolls for passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The US rejects both the agreement and the tolls. Iranian armed forces also announced a new military doctrine that includes preventive strikes.
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the Hormuz Strait will not be opened if the US rejects the conditions ...
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened if the US rejects Iran's conditions...