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Defence
IRGC Warns Nations Supporting US Over Strait of Hormuz
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 03:39 PM
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned countries that aid the United States that it will respond harshly, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is Iranian territory.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to any nation that supports the United States in the region, stating that it will respond with a harsh measure. The statement was released amid growing tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint.
In its message, the IRGC reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is Iranian territory and that any external interference would be met with force. The warning comes as the United States has increased its naval presence in the Gulf, citing security concerns.
The IRGC’s declaration underscores Iran’s insistence on sovereignty over the waterway, which sees a significant portion of the world’s oil trade passing through.
No specific countries were named in the warning, but the statement signals a potential escalation if the U.S. or its allies continue to engage in the area.
The international community is watching closely as the situation could impact global shipping routes and regional stability.
In its message, the IRGC reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is Iranian territory and that any external interference would be met with force. The warning comes as the United States has increased its naval presence in the Gulf, citing security concerns.
The IRGC’s declaration underscores Iran’s insistence on sovereignty over the waterway, which sees a significant portion of the world’s oil trade passing through.
No specific countries were named in the warning, but the statement signals a potential escalation if the U.S. or its allies continue to engage in the area.
The international community is watching closely as the situation could impact global shipping routes and regional stability.