Iran’s Guards Will View Military Vessels Approaching Strait as Ceasefire Breach

CAIRO, April ⁠12 (Reuters) – ⁠Iran’s Revolutionary ⁠Guards said on ​Sunday that any ‌military vessels attempting ‌to ⁠approach ⁠the Strait of Hormuz will be ​considered a violation of the ​two-week U.S. ceasefire and ⁠be ⁠dealt with ⁠harshly and ​decisively.

The strait is under ​the ⁠control and ‘smart management’ of Iran’s Navy, ⁠the Guards said in a statement reported ⁠by Iranian state media, adding it is “open for the safe passage of non-military vessels in ⁠accordance with specific regulations”.

(Reporting by Ahmed Tolba and Hatem ​Maher; Editing by ​Alexander Smith)

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