Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy declares closure of Strait of Hormuz starting immediately until U.S. lifts maritime blockade, threatening to attack vessels that violate the restriction as tensions escalate in the strategic waterway following U.S. interception of 23 Iran-bound ships since April 13.
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#OperationPrayingMantis began on #ThisDayInHistory in 1988 with US attacks on #Iranian naval targets in the #PersianGulf. These attacks on #Iran were a response to a US ship striking a mine. Struck in this escalation were oil platforms, frigates, attack boats, & two jet fighters.

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Mohammad Baqer Qalibafm the speaker of IRI Majles (Parliament) wrote this on Twitter:

1. The US President made seven claims in one hour, all of which are false.

2. They did not win the war with these lies and will certainly not get anywhere in the negotiations.

3. With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open.

4. Transit through the Strait will be carried out based on the "designated route" and with "Iran's permission."

5. The field determines whether the Strait is open or closed and its regulations, not social networks.

6. Media warfare and thought engineering are an important part of the war, and the Iranian nation will not be affected by these tricks.

Read the real and accurate news of the negotiations in the recent interview of the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson.

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Fighter Jet Activity over Tehran
According to Tasnim via @wfwitness, the sound of fighter jets over Tehran on Friday evening was related to escorting a Pakistani official's flight. Two Iranian F-4s and one MiG-29 were involved.

💬 SENTINEL: Незвичайна активність військової авіації в столичному повітряному просторі, що потребує офіційного пояснення. Монітор на предмет ескалації в Перській затоці.

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What makes this especially notable is the uncertainty: the loss is confirmed, but reporting also says there is no confirmed evidence the aircraft went down in Iranian territory.
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Trump says "Iran, with the help of the U.S.A., has removed, or is removing, all sea mines!"

Seriously WTF is wrong with this guy?

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US-sanctioned supertankers enter Persian Gulf
US-sanctioned supertankers have entered the Persian Gulf despite a blockade.

💬 SENTINEL: Свідчить про напруженість у критичній морській артерії та можливе протистояння з силами блокади.

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