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Overlooked IRGC body holds key to Iran's Hormuz approach, expert says

EuroNews · · 1038 words · By Aadel Haleem
Iran-Israel tensions Strait of Hormuz Control Global Energy Security International maritime law
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“The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is already faltering, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz navigation in protest against Israel’s attacks in Lebanon.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
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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 — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
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“A leading Iran expert indicates Tehran's Hormuz strategy could be part of a well-established strategy.”
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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 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
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 …
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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 …
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“Iran's strategy on the Strait of Hormuz is most likely shaped by a crucial security decision-making body within the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), according to a Middle East expert and Iran observer.”
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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 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
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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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“Professor Mehran Kamrava of Georgetown University in Qatar has pointed to an often overlooked institution, the Khatam al-Anbiya, which may hold the key to understanding Iran’s plans for the Strait of Hormuz and the war in general.”
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“Kamrava told Euronews in Doha that 'most likely Iran’s Hormuz Strait strategy and its broader strategy is shaped and influenced by the headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya which is the central key security decision making within the Revolutionary Guards.'”
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“During wartime, the Khatam al-Anbiya’s job is to coordinate war effort. In peacetime, its job is to run scenarios and determine possible strategies for Iran.”
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“That makes it a key force shaping Tehran's Hormuz policy, alongside the Supreme National Security Council, which coordinates Iran's overall foreign and security decisions.”
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“Ship traffic data reflects that caution, with only limited bulk cargo vessel movement through the strait since the pause in fighting began.”
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“Iran’s suggestion that it could charge ships to pass through Hormuz has become a focal point.”
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“Kamrava says the more immediate question is practical, and points to early signs of enforcement.”
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“It appears that the Iranians have now hit on something that they are not willing to negotiate over.”
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“Iran has framed the funds as necessary for post-war reconstruction following widespread infrastructure damage.”
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“Oman quickly rejected Iran’s claims that the two countries would collect transit fees during the two-week ceasefire, underlining that it respects international maritime transport agreements and the Law of the Sea principles, which state that ships do not have to pay to pass through natural waterways.”
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“The Strait of Hormuz is a natural passage, not created by human intervention, and therefore, no fees can be imposed on it according to the international agreements signed by the Sultanate,“ Oman’s transport minister said on Wednesday.”
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“The UAE and Qatar have also firmly stated that there can be no Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz.”
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“EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer both toured the Gulf countries over the last few days for talks on cooperation to reopen navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”
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“Kallas met UAE leaders in Abu Dhabi on Thursday and warned against Iran’s control of Hormuz.”
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“Starmer visiting Saudi Arabia and Qatar, discussing reopening the strait.”
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“French Foreign Minister Barrot announcing plans for a mission to escort ships.”
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“Italian PM Meloni warning about economic consequences of Iranian duties.”
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“Pakistan hosting Iranian and US delegations.”
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