Iran says will attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
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On March 2, 2026, a senior advisor to Iran's IRGC commander-in-chief, Ebrahim Jabari, declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened to attack any vessel attempting to pass through it. This statement, reported by Iranian state media, comes in response to recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran that resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials. Jabari also stated that Iran would target oil pipelines to prevent oil exports from the region, anticipating a surge in oil prices. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil transit route, and disruptions there could significantly impact global energy supplies and prices, already rising due to the conflict.
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