Iran war live: IRGC asserts strait control, US enforces blockade
Iran’s IRGC claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its naval blockade.
· 66 words· updated August 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) maintains that it maintains firm control over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing US leaders of spreading false statements regarding the passage to sway energy prices.
The White House tells Al Jazeera that the American naval blockade stays fully active, reiterating that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and cleared of mines while Washington holds no talks with Iran.
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