US EditionIran says Strait of Hormuz closed, vows to hit ships trying to pass: Report
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens nearly 20 million barrels of daily oil flow, escalating tensions with US and Israeli forces amid regional attacks.
- On Monday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and Ebrahim Jabari warned the Guards and navy will set ships ablaze if they try to pass.
- Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, the closure follows recent blasts along the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's military exercises last month.
- About 20% of global oil consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which narrows to about 33 kilometers and links major Gulf oil producers.
- Global markets faltered as oil prices jumped and European whole gas prices soared 52% on Monday after QatarEnergy ceased production following attacks on its facilities.
- With oil markets watching Tehran's standoff with the U.S. and Israel, the move follows disruptions from Yemen's Houthi militants and appears aimed at pressuring Gulf states.
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It was communicated by the Commander of the Revolutionary Guard this afternoon (2) as a summary of the death of the Iranian Supreme Leader. It is one of the most important roads in the world for oil export.
Iran Has Closed the Strait of Hormuz and Threatened to “Set Fire” to Ships that Try to Pass Through,
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to open fire on any vessel that tried to pass.
The Iranian military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to burn any ships passing through, in retaliation for the attacks by the United States and Israel that resulted in the deaths of their Supreme Leader and dozens of other high-ranking officials.
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elcorreogallego.esIran's Revolutionary Guard has threatened Monday to attack any ship crossing the Strait of Ormuz after claiming that the transit is cut off in retaliation for the attacks of the United States and Israel against Iranian territory.Continue reading...
Revolutionary Guard say Strait of Hormuz is “closed”
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz is now “closed” and threatened to attack any vessel attempting to transit, in the most explicit warning yet against the Gulf’s main maritime chokepoint. A Guards commander said they would set any ship “ablaze” if it tried to pass, according to remarks carried
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조선일보(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Jae-woo = Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a ship attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on the 2nd (local time)...
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