Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to U.S.-Israel-allied ships

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday that passage is prohibited for any vessel through any corridor in the Strait of Hormuz to and from the ports of countries allied with and supporting US and Israel.

Earlier in the day, the IRGC Navy turned back three container ships that were approaching the corridor only for the authorized vessels’ passage, according to IRGC’s statement. Besides, the IRGC Navy declared the Strait of Hormuz is closed, warning that any transit will face severe consequences according to the statement.