〰〰The Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) rejected claims by the U.S. Central Command that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is taking place and that ships can pass without issue under U.S. escort.

“The Strait of Hormuz is closed, and any passage is only possible with coordination with the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,” the IRGC said in a statement to check the facts.