Ships in Gulf told: 'Strait of Hormuz remains closed'reaking

By Joshua Cheetham Ship-broker SSY has confirmed to BBC Verify that vessels in the Gulf have received the following message: "Attention all vessels. Attention all vessels. Attention all vessels in Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. This is the IRGC Navy Station. Transiting the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and you need permission from the IRGC before sailing through the strait. Any vessel trying to travel into the sea will be targeted and destroyed.” Claire Grierson, head of tanker research at SS