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Iran has announced the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global maritime channnel. The announcement was made in an emergency statement issued by the naval branch of the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to reports by Middle East Eye, the move significantly elevates existing geopolitical tensions in the region.In its official statement, the IRGC explicitly noted that the Strait of Hormuz will remain entirely closed until further notice and until th...

Iran now views control over the Strait of Hormuz as its "golden weapon" or a highly valuable asset. For this, Tehran is prepared to escalate tensions anew with the United States. In fact, control over this strait has become a greater priority for the country than the nuclear program for which Iran has endured international sanctions for decades.This issue is so central to Iran that earlier this week, ships attempting to transit Hormuz without Tehran's permission were fired upon. This led to a ro...