Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until US naval blockade fully lifted — IRGC

TASS · 🇮🇷 public Iran · Apr 18, 2026 · 118 words

Geopolitical Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz

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What to know about Geopolitical Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz starting Saturday evening. The closure is stated as a response to the United States failing to lift its naval blockade of Iranian ships and ports, violating a ceasefire agreement. Furthermore, the IRGC dismissed statements made by US President Donald Trump regarding the situation.

Propaganda risk 30%

Claims checked 3

Techniques found 2

Topics 1

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Center72%

Right14%

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What happened

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz from Saturday evening until the US naval blockade is fully lifted, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, an elite unit of the Iranian Armed Forces) Navy said in a statement.

Why it matters

"Due to the violation of the ceasefire agreement, since the enemy represented by the United States has not lifted the naval blockade of Iranian ships and ports, the Strait of Hormuz will be closed from today until the blockade is lifted," the statement reads.

Common ground

The IRGC called on shipowners to adhere exclusively to the recommendations of the Iranian side and described US President Donald Trump’s statements on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as "not credible.".

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 3 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “"Due to the violation of the ceasefire agreement, since the enemy represented by the United States has not lifted the naval blockade of Iranian ships and ports, the Strait of Hormuz will be closed from today until the blockade is lifted," the statement reads.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple web search results indicate that Iran cited the US blockade and a violation of ceasefire conditions as the reason for closing the Strait of Hormuz. This theme is consistent across the search results.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz

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Claim 2: “The IRGC called on shipowners to adhere exclusively to the recommendations of the Iranian side and described US President Donald Trump’s statements on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as "not credible.".”

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Web search results confirm that the IRGC made statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz, including warnings to vessels and references to US statements. While the specific mention of Donald Trump's statements being labeled 'not credible' is present in the search results, the general context of IRGC issuing warnings and referencing US statements is corroborated across multiple sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–2026 Iranian protests are a series of nationwide demonstrations against the government of Iran that began on 28 December 2025 amid a deepening economic crisis. The unrest followed a sharp dep…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iranian_protests

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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Claim 3: “Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz from Saturday evening until the US naval blockade is fully lifted, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, an elite unit of the Iranian Armed Forces) Navy said in a statement.”

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Multiple web search results report the IRGC stating that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts a blockade. The claims are consistent across different search snippets, citing the IRGC's statement.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war

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