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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Demand Exclusive Control Over Strait of Hormuz or Threaten Closure
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards demand exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening closure if ignored, amid internal power struggles and stalled US negotiations. Military actions have escalated tensions, reducing maritime traffic and complicating sanctions relief efforts. US envoys are engaging in talks in Doha to resolve the crisis.
- 01Iran's Revolutionary Guards demand exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz or threaten immediate closure.
- 02Military opposes US plans to operate vessels near Oman, escalating internal Tehran power struggles.
- 03Revolutionary Guards seek to impose maritime tolls, potentially earning $40 billion annually.
- 04Civilian government aims to release $6 billion of frozen assets in Qatar despite military opposition.
- 05Recent attacks on ships and US retaliatory strikes have sharply reduced maritime traffic.
- 06Religious conservatives support military stance, complicating peace deal efforts.
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