Iran's IRGC: Will manage Strait of Hormuz proactively

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Wednesday that Iran will manage the Strait of Hormuz proactively and control it intelligently, while warning of a stronger response to any renewed attacks from the United States (US) or Israel, per Reuters.

Additionally, the IRGC noted that they will continue to support the resistance fronts in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq.

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