(Iran, 19th) The Public Relations Department of the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement on the 18th, declaring that before the United States lifts restrictions on Iranian ports, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as of that evening, and any unauthorized ships approaching the strait will become attack targets.
The statement warned: "Approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be regarded as cooperating with hostile forces. Any vessels violating the order will become targets for attack."
"All vessels are prohibited from leaving their anchorage in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman."
The IRGC criticized the US side for continuing to blockade Iranian ports, calling it a "violation of ceasefire conditions," and stated that US President Trump's statements on the Strait of Hormuz are "completely ineffective." The IRGC called on all ships and shipowners to act solely in accordance with the latest information issued by Iran.
In the past two days, Iran first announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz on the 17th. US President Trump expressed "thanks," but soon after posted that the "maritime blockade against Iran will remain in effect." Less than 24 hours later, Iran reversed its stance and announced it was resuming control over this key global energy shipping route.