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...