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IRGC Warns US: Only Non-Military Vessels Allowed in Strait

4/12/2026

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned the U.S. military against mine removal in the Strait of Hormuz, saying only non-military vessels can pass.
The U.S. Central Command said it is clearing mines to secure safe passage for commercial ships, and the United States says U.S. warships operate under international law.
The mine-clearing operation began in early April 2026 and is expected to take weeks amid ceasefire talks in Islamabad.

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned the U.S. military against mine removal in the Strait of Hormuz, saying only non-military vessels can pass.
The U.S. Central Command said it is clearing mines to secure safe passage for commercial ships, and the United States says U.S. warships operate under international law.
The mine-clearing operation began in early April 2026 and is expected to take weeks amid ceasefire talks in Islamabad.