Iran to block Strait of Hormuz passage for vessels of countries backing US — military
Iranian Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia stated that Iran will restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz for countries that impose sanctions similar to those of the United States. The article also reports on a recent exchange of military strikes between the United States and Iran in the Gulf area.
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Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
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6 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.
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“Iran will not allow vessels of countries that join the United States’ sanctions policy against the Islamic Republic to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Iranian Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia stated that vessels from countries complying with US sanctions would face difficulties or be blocked from the Strait of Hormuz.
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— Shortly after the reported strike, Iranian Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia told Tasnim news agency that vessels from countries that comply with US sanctions against Iran would face difficulties c…
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895640
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895640
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— Iranian army spokesman Brigadier-General Mohammad Akraminia has praised the air force’s role in the war that started with US-Israeli strikes on February 28.Gulf Arab countries jointly condemn Iran’s a…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/28/iran-war-l…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/28/iran-war-l…
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— Iran will not allow vessels of countries that join the United States’ sanctions policy against the Islamic Republic to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said…
https://tass.com/world/2129215
https://tass.com/world/2129215
“Akraminia also emphasized that the military conflict against the United States and Israel had forced Iran "to use the geopolitical potential of the Strait of Hormuz" and that the Islamic Republic was now "exercising sovereignty" over it.”
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The claim is directly supported by TASS and another source discussing Iran's assertion of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz due to conflict with the US and Israel.
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— Akraminia also emphasized that the military conflict against the United States and Israel had forced Iran "to use the geopolitical potential of the Strait of Hormuz" and that the Islamic Republic was …
https://tass.com/world/2129215
https://tass.com/world/2129215
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— Akraminia emphasized that US military bases in the Middle East, as well as aircraft carriers deployed in the region, are within range of Iranian missiles and drones, and that any attack on the Islamic…
https://cubasi.cu/en/news/iran-warns-war-will-extend-israel-…
https://cubasi.cu/en/news/iran-warns-war-will-extend-israel-…
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— Iran has dramatically escalated its stance in the Persian Gulf, with senior military and political leaders asserting full control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz — declaring that no vess…
https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/international/no-passage…
https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/international/no-passage…
“He added that any vessel wishing to pass through the strait must now "coordinate its actions with Iran."”
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The evidence provided for this specific claim consists of Wikipedia entries about the Prophet Muhammad, which are completely irrelevant to the claim regarding Mohammad Akraminia and the Strait of Hormuz.
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— ^ He is referred to by many appellations, including Muhammad ibn Abd Allah, Messenger of God, Prophet Muhammad, God's Apostle, Last Prophet of Islam, and others; there are also variant spellings of Mu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad
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— The rise of Islam is intrinsically linked with the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims to be the last in a long line of prophets that includes Moses and Jesus.
https://www.metmuseum.org/learn/educators/curriculum-resourc…
https://www.metmuseum.org/learn/educators/curriculum-resourc…
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— Oct 18, 2024 · The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stands as one of the most transformative and influential figures in human history. Revered as the final messenger of God in Islam, he not only f…
https://islamicinfocenter.com/the-prophet-muhammad/
https://islamicinfocenter.com/the-prophet-muhammad/
“Another spiral of escalation occurred in the Gulf area late on May 7 when the United States and Iran exchanged strikes.”
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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference from TASS and is consistent with the broader context of the '2026 Iran war' described in the Wikipedia evidence.
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https://www.expedia.com/United-Flights.cUA.Travel-Guide-Airl…
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“According to the Iranian state television, the new escalation was triggered by the United States’ attack on an Iranian tanker which was followed by Iran’s attack on three American destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz.”
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The claim is supported by The Guardian and other web results reporting that Iranian media claimed a US attack on a tanker led to Iranian attacks on three US destroyers (USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason).
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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— Iran targets three US destroyers near strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reports.It follows a US jet disabling an Iranian oil tanker on Wednesday after it attempted to evade the US blockade. I’ll bring y…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/07/middle-ea…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/07/middle-ea…
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— The command said that the Iranian attack targeted three guided-missile destroyers, the USS Truxtun, the USS Rafael Peralta, and the USS Mason, as they transited the international sea passage.
https://southfront.press/iran-ambushes-three-u-s-destroyers-…
https://southfront.press/iran-ambushes-three-u-s-destroyers-…
“After that, the US Central Command delivered a series of strikes on military targets in Iran.”
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Multiple sources, including a TASS cross-reference, The Guardian, and Wikipedia, confirm that US Central Command conducted strikes on military targets in Iran following the escalation.
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— U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces including missile and drone launch sites; command and control l…
https://www.defconlevel.com/alert/2026-05-08-us-forces-inter…
https://www.defconlevel.com/alert/2026-05-08-us-forces-inter…
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— US Central Command says it conducted 'defensive strikes' against 'unprovoked Iranian attacks' in strait of Hormuz. And now we have some confirmation of fresh strikes from US Central Command.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/07/middle-ea…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/07/middle-ea…
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— This is a list of airstrikes and bombardments carried out during the 2026 Iran war. The strikes began on 28 February 2026, when Israel and the United States launched attacks on targets across Iran, co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Israeli–United_States_str…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Israeli–United_States_str…
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