Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ends what Tehran describes as "acts of aggression" in the region.
In a statement carried by Iranian state media, the IRGC warned that the strategic waterway would stay shut and suggested that other regional energy export routes could also become targets if military operations against Iran continue.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following a series of U.S. military strikes and retaliatory attacks across the Gulf.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, with a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passing through the narrow waterway each day.
Any prolonged disruption to shipping through the strait could have major consequences for international trade, global energy supplies, and oil prices.
The United States has maintained that it is committed to protecting freedom of navigation in the Gulf, while regional governments have urged both sides to avoid further escalation.
International observers continue to monitor developments closely as concerns grow that continued military exchanges could further destabilize the region and impact global markets.
Diplomatic efforts remain underway, but the latest statements from both sides underscore the fragile security situation surrounding one of the world's most strategically important waterways.
