Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said US strikes would trigger a "destructive" Iranian response and have disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC said shipping volumes have recovered to about 50% of pre-conflict levels and blamed Washington's "adventurism and interference" for ongoing interruptions, adding that foreign powers have no stake in the area or the strait.

2026-07-09

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said US strikes would trigger a "destructive" Iranian response and have disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC said shipping volumes have recovered to about 50% of pre-conflict levels and blamed Washington's "adventurism and interference" for ongoing interruptions, adding that foreign powers have no stake in the area or the strait.