12 Jul 69

The "IRGC" announced the temporary closure of the "Strait of Hormuz," banning all ships from passing through, until the United States ended its intervention.

At 5: 30 a.m. in Thailand, Al Jazeera reported that the IRGC Navy announced "temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz until the change is announced."

According to Iranian state television, the IRIB issued a statement confirming that the IRGC Navy would respond decisively to foreign interference, including attempts to determine maritime routes that Iran views as "illegal" within the Strait of Hormuz.

A statement said that many ships ignored warnings to adjust their routes and return to approved shipping lanes, with one ship shutting down tracking and communications systems to the extent that it was considered a threat to maritime security before authorities fired a warning and stopped the ship.

The IRGC Navy also announced that it would not allow any ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz until the United States ended its intervention in the area.

It also warned that, if a new attack or breach is launched, it will retaliate with severe force, including attacks on new strongholds of parties that Iran identifies as "hostile" in the region.