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    Iran Guards threaten to trap enemies in 'deadly vortex' of Hormuz

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    Iran's Revolutionary Guards assert complete command over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. They issue a stern warning to adversaries, stating any misstep will result in them being ensnared in a perilous situation. This declaration follows a US naval blockade order for the strategic waterway. Iranian forces are monitoring all maritime movement within the strait.

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    Strait of HormuzAgencies
    Strait of Hormuz
    Tehran: Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday said Iranian security forces had the Strait of Hormuz key shipping bottleneck under full control, warning that enemies would be trapped in its "deadly vortex" in case of any miscalculation.

    "All traffic... is under the full control of the armed forces," the Guards naval command said in a Persian language post on X after President Donald Trump ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait.

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    "The enemy will become trapped in a deadly vortex in the Strait if it makes the wrong move," it added, posting a video showing vessels in crosshairs.

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