Gate News bot reports that, according to Reuters, a commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and Iran will set fire to any ships attempting to pass. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy transportation route, and this move has attracted market attention.
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