US media: The Strait reopens and then suddenly closes again, reflecting internal divisions within Iran

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Coin World News reported on April 19, citing Jin10 that, according to a statement regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran quickly reversed its position, revealing an increasingly widening rift between the country’s political leadership and its hardline military camp. Iranian Foreign Minister Aragchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is “fully open.” However, this statement quickly triggered strong backlash within Tehran. A recording obtained by the newspaper shows a person claiming to be a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy broadcasting over maritime radio, saying the strait remains closed and ships need permission to pass. “We will open the strait in accordance with our leader’s orders, not by heeding some childish tweets.” One crew member said that other ships are responding to this warning. Around the same time, Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, also criticized the foreign minister for announcing this policy on social media.

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