The Iranian regime said the Strait of Hormuz is under "full IRGC control," reversing course on reopening the strategic waterway crucial to global oil supply.

Iran's military accused the US of acts of "piracy" over the blockade of its ports — and that in response it had resumed management of Hormuz.

The Iranian military said on Saturday morning that the Strait of Hormuz had “returned to its previous state” and is being “strictly controlled,” adding to confusion over the extent to which the waterway is open to maritime traffic.

The military said it would keep the vital waterway under its control until the U.S. ended its blockade of Iranian ports. The statement added to the uncertainty over access to the strait.

Iran warned mariners that the strait was again closed. Shipping sources said at least two vessels reported coming under fire.

President Trump and Iranian officials have said the Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial vessels, although shipping firms say they're remaining cautious. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi,

Iran’s foreign minister says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for the rest of the ceasefire period. President Trump responded on Truth Social, acknowledging that the strait was open and saying,

Iran reopened the channel on Friday after closing it when the war started six weeks ago. Minutes after that move, President Donald Trump thanked Iran but said the naval blockade would stay in place until a peace deal is reached.