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Iranpress: Iran: World Must Hold U.S. Responsible for Making Strait of Hormuz Unsafe

Iran: World Must Hold U.S. Responsible for Making Strait of Hormuz Unsafe

Monday, 04 May 2026 14:33

The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the U.S. claim of operations for the security of the Strait of Hormuz said: Before the start of the war against Iran on March 4, 2025, the Strait of Hormuz was a safe passage, and the world community must hold the U.S. responsible for making the Strait unsafe.

Iranpress: Iran

Iran's President Warns Against U.S. 'Maritime Siege' on Persian Gulf National Day

Thursday, 30 April 2026 13:53

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian marked Persian Gulf National Day with a defiant message warning that any foreign attempts to impose a "maritime siege" on the strategic waterway would violate international law and be "doomed to failure".

Iranpress: Raising of Iran’s Flag on Hormuz Island on National Persian Gulf Day

Raising of Iran’s Flag on Hormuz Island on National Persian Gulf Day

Thursday, 30 April 2026 10:30

Coinciding with National Persian Gulf Day and on the occasion of holding the 16th International Cultural-Artistic Festival of the Persian Gulf, the flag of Iran was hoisted on Hormuz Island.

Iranpress: IRGC Navy Seizes 2 Vessels, Including Israeli-Linked Ship, in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC Navy Seizes 2 Vessels, Including Israeli-Linked Ship, in Strait of Hormuz

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 15:11

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has intercepted and detained two commercial vessels, identified as "MSC-FRANCESCA" (linked to the Israeli regime) and "EPAMINODES," in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranpress: Due to U.S Unfaithfulness, Strait of Hormuz Closes

Due to U.S Unfaithfulness, Strait of Hormuz Closes

Saturday, 18 April 2026 14:53

Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic strait is under the strict management and control of Iran’s armed forces.

Iranpress: Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to All Commercial Shipping

Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to All Commercial Shipping

Friday, 17 April 2026 17:09

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced the complete openness of Hormuz Strait to all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, following coordinated maritime routes previously established by Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization.

Iranpress: Iran, Oman To Set Hormuz Toll Together

Iran, Oman To Set Hormuz Toll Together

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 09:18

Under a two-week ceasefire arrangement with the U.S., Iran and Oman will collect transit fees from vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran allocating the revenue for national reconstruction.

Iranpress: Iran

Iran's IRGC Warns Ships in Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman Against Rumors

Sunday, 05 April 2026 21:30

The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement urging the crews of oil tankers and commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman not to endanger their safety and to contact IRGC Navy stations via international channel 16 if necessary.

Iranpress: Iran Denies Any Talks With U.S., Rejects Trump’s Claims

Iran Denies Any Talks With U.S., Rejects Trump’s Claims

Monday, 23 March 2026 18:08

Senior Iranian sources say no talks have taken place between Tehran and Washington, dismissing claims by U.S. President Donald Trump as “false” and politically motivated.

Iranpress: IRGC Warns of Response Beyond Region if U.S. Attacks on Civilians Continue

IRGC Warns of Response Beyond Region if U.S. Attacks on Civilians Continue

Friday, 13 March 2026 15:24

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that continued U.S. attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran could trigger a response extending beyond the Middle East and involving “unconventional methods.”

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