Iran's Revolutionary Guard spokesman warned Hormuz is closed and transiting ships face damage
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman stated on Sept 29 that Hormuz is closed and any vessel attempting transit will be damaged.
What's likely next
- Zero ships transit the Strait of Hormuz in one dayUnlikely38%
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The coverage
- IRGC spokesman: Hormuz is closed, any vessel attempting transit will be damagedکوردستان 24 · Sep 29
- Hormuz commodity ship transits fall to nine, shiptracking data showsAl Arabiya · Sep 25
- Hormuz blacklist expands as Iran warns charterers over complianceSeatrade Maritime News · Sep 28
- Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Updated regularly.NBC News · Sep 24
Analysis & opinion
- Strait of Hormuz Brief: 30 September, 2026Lloyd's List · Sep 30
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