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Critics have blamed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Donald Trump's actions, but the discovery of over 30 deeply buried missile cities in the region suggests a long-term plan by the IRGC to control and disrupt navigation.
Strait of Hormuz, Qeshm island, Persian Gulf, Middle East
Who
United States President Donald Trump, critics, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), US armed forces, US Navy, an expert, Islamic Republic of Iran
What
Critics have blamed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Donald Trump's actions, but the discovery of over 30 deeply buried missile cities in the region suggests a long-term plan by the IRGC to control and disrupt navigation.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:06:00 GMT · 3h 20m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz, Qeshm island, Persian Gulf, Middle East ·
Why
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) started building underground missile cities 20 years ago to control and disrupt navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that critics now attribute to a 'premeditated violation of international law'.
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The presence of approximately 1,000 missiles in Iran's underground fortresses in the Strait of Hormuz, capable of striking Israel and US bases, poses a significant and ongoing threat to regional stability and global shipping. The US military is using advanced tactics, including laser weapons and precision missiles, to counter threats from these sites, highlighting an evolving military strategy in response to Iran's established capabilities.
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