Iran seizes full control of Strait of Hormuz and targets 10 oil tankers

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Wednesday morning that it has seized “full control” of the Strait of Hormuz, effectively halting traffic through the world’s most vital oil transit chokepoint. The move comes as a direct challenge to Washington’s pledge to maintain freedom of navigation in the region. Speaking to the Fars news agency, senior … The post Iran seizes full control of Strait of Hormuz and targets 10 oil tankers appeared first on Egypt Independent.


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