Iran’s elite force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said on Sunday it had full control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, amid escalating tensions with the United States.
In a statement posted in Farsi on social media, the IRGC’s naval command said: “All operations… are under the full control of the armed forces.”
The Irish Revolutionary Guards issued a stark warning to opponents, saying any miscalculation in the region would have serious consequences. “The enemy will be trapped in a deadly eddy in the strait if he makes a wrong move,” the statement said.
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The message was accompanied by a video showing the vessels being tracked using a crosshair, underscoring Iran’s claims of surveillance and operational readiness in the waterway.
Trump has warned that the US Navy will block or leave ships entering the strait and has threatened military action against any hostile moves, greatly increasing the risk of confrontation in the region.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Effective immediately, the United States Navy … will begin the process of BLOCKING all ships attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz.”
He added a stark warning: “Any Iranian who fires at us or peaceful vessels will BURN IN HELL!”
Talks “went well” but the nuclear issue stalled
Despite the escalation, Trump said the marathon talks in Islamabad had made progress on several fronts. “The meeting went well, most points were agreed upon,” he said.
But he stressed that a key issue remained unresolved: “They have been very adamant on the single most important issue,” referring to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who led the talks, echoed the uncertainty, saying, “We’re leaving here with a very simple proposal … We’ll see if the Iranians accept it.”
The closure of the strait at the center of the dispute
Trump has accused Iran of failing to honor a key condition of the truce — keeping the strategic waterway open. “As promised, they should begin the process of opening this INTERNATIONAL WATERWAY AND FAST!” he wrote
The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly a fifth of global oil flows, so any disruption poses a major risk to global energy markets. Any disruption or military escalation in the narrow waterway could have immediate consequences for global energy markets and maritime trade.
