Iran’s IRGC Navy said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and warned of a strong response to any movement, contradicting US claims amid rising regional tensions. According to a report by Iran's state-owned Press TV, the IRGC Navy dismissed assertions that the vital waterway is open for transit, insisting that it remains under a blockade

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