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centerLIVE UPDATEIRGC says Hormuz 'fully closed' until US lifts blockade on Iranian ports
NEWS SUMMARY
The IRGC Navy has declared the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, reversing previous guidance and warning of targeting any violating vessels. This action, announced on April 19, 2026, is in response to the United States' alleged blockade of Iranian ports and ships, which Tehran considers a ceasefire breach.
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