The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as US threats targeting maritime navigation persist. In an official statement, the IRGC highlighted that Iranian naval forces maintain full control over the strait, warning against any foreign interference in the region. The statement detailed a recent incident where two oil tankers attempted to navigate through unsafe routes under the guidance of US aircraft, but were forced to retreat after a fire broke out on one of the vessels. The IRGC emphasized that any nation supporting aggression will face severe retaliation, asserting that external threats and interventions will only escalate and complicate the situation. The strait will not be reopened as long as US rhetoric and interference continue.