Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Will "severely" intercept any military vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz
¬ Media: Iran-U.S. talks cover issues including the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear matters, compensation, and sanctions
According to a statement issued by the navy command of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran will "severely intercept" any military vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Fars News Agency cited a statement from the navy command of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying: "Any attempt by a military vessel to transit through the Strait of Hormuz will be met with the most severe interception. Currently, the Revolutionary Guard Navy has full control over the management of passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Only civilian vessels are permitted to pass after meeting certain conditions."
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also denied reports regarding U.S. warships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier on Saturday, April 11, Fars News Agency reported that Iranian forces were closely monitoring the position of a U.S. Navy destroyer departing from Fujairah Port and heading toward the Strait of Hormuz.
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According to foreign media reports, negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad involve topics such as the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear issues, war reparations, lifting sanctions, and ultimately ending conflicts in the region.
Reuters quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei as stating: "Over the past 24 hours, both sides have discussed core negotiation issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear matters, war reparations, lifting sanctions, and ultimately ending the war against Iran."
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