Iran seeks to tighten control over strait of Hormuz alongside Khamenei funeral

Iran is intensifying efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz during mourning for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) using Quranic messages to deter Gulf delegations and force ships to turn back. The move is framed as critical to securing Khamenei’s legacy and maintaining influence over a key global economic waterway.