Tehran, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Iran Guards say have 'complete control' of Hormuz Strait

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2026-03-04

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and any vessels seeking to pass through the waterway risk damage from missiles or stray drones. "Currently, the Strait of Hormuz is under the complete control of the Islamic Republic's Navy," said Guards Navy official Mohammad Akbarzadeh in a statement issued on Fars news agency. US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy......

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