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title: "Iran to block 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz"
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published: "2026-10-07T15:46:37.378Z"
source_reported: "2026-10-07T15:21:20.000Z"
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critic_score: 57
hype_score: 41
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# Iran to block 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz

*Revolutionary Guards adviser states routes used for oil smuggling will be closed soon.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to a named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing and no independent outlets.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Quotes or gives right of reply to affected parties, but lacks context and clear separation of fact/comment.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises action, but the body offers a statement of intent with limited detail.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Iran's Revolutionary Guards adviser Mohammadreza Naqdi stated that "illegal routes" in the Strait of Hormuz will be blocked soon.
- Naqdi described these routes as being created by blasting and used for oil smuggling.
- He challenged narratives suggesting that oil flows through the strait are recovering to pre-war levels.
- Several reports indicated Iran claims complete control over the Strait of Hormuz.

An adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Mohammadreza Naqdi, has announced that "illegal routes" in the Strait of Hormuz will soon be blocked. Naqdi told the semi-official Fars news agency that these routes were created by blasting and damaging rocky passages. He stated they were used for smuggling oil and challenged the idea that oil flows through the strait are returning to pre-war levels.

## Disagreement on control of the Strait of Hormuz

Several outlets reported that Iran has claimed complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. However, one report noted that Marco Rubio insists Tehran "has completely lost control" of the Strait of Hormuz. Another report stated that Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi indicated the Iranian army has full control of the region.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mention the specific date Naqdi made his statement, other than one centre-rated report noting it was on Wednesday.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 16 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 13% (2)
- Centre: 31% (5)
- Right: 56% (9)

35 of 51 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-07T17:15:09.256272+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-07T18:00:09.393Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The single left-rated report led with the statement from Mohammadreza Naqdi that "illegal routes" in the Strait of Hormuz would soon be blocked. It noted that Naqdi is an adviser to the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on the announcement by an adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guards that "illegal routes" in the Strait of Hormuz would soon be closed. These reports noted that Mohammadreza Naqdi told the semi-official Fars news agency that these routes were created by blasting and damaging rocky passages and used for smuggling oil. Some centre-rated digests mentioned that small boats are used to transfer oil to tankers via these routes. One centre-rated report also included the detail that Iranian attacks on tankers have persisted despite growing oil flows in September.

### Right

- Right-rated reports highlighted the statement by Mohammadreza Naqdi, an adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), that Iran would block "illegal routes" in the Strait of Hormuz. These reports mentioned that these routes are used for oil smuggling. Some right-rated digests also stated that Iran has claimed complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. One right-rated digest included a claim that Marco Rubio insists Tehran "has completely lost control" of the Strait of Hormuz and that oil flow has almost regained pre-conflict levels.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 1
- mixed: 3
- high: 8
- unknown: 35
- veryHigh: 3

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [El Comercio](https://elcomercio.pe/mundo/oriente-medio/iran-advierte-de-que-bloqueara-las-rutas-por-las-que-se-exporta-petroleo-del-estrecho-de-ormuz-donald-trump-estados-unidos-ultimas-noticia) — Iran Warns that It Will Block Routes Through Which Oil Is Exported From Ormuz
- [eanlibya.com](https://eanlibya.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%B3%D9%86%D8%BA%D9%84%D9%82-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%BA) — Iranian Revolutionary Guards: We Will Close Illegal Routes in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Radio Nicaragua](https://radionicaragua.com.ni/borrador-automatico-3iran-bloqueara-las-rutas-ilegales-por-el-estrecho-de-ormuz) — Iran Will Block Illegal Routes Through the Strait of Ormuz
- [mfor.hu - Menedzsment Fórum](https://mfor.hu/cikkek/kulpolitika/ellentmondo-nyilatkozatok-es-repuloteret-ert-tamadas-mi-tortenik-most-a-kozel-keleten.html) — Contradictory Statements and an Airport Attack: What's Happening in the Middle East Now?
- [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/?p=7762304) — Iran plans to block “illegal routes” through Strait of Hormuz, IRGC official says
- [Haber7](https://haber7.com/dunya/haber/3665975-irandan-son-dakika-hurmuz-bogazi-aciklamasi-trumpi-cildirtacak-sozler) — Breaking News From Iran Regarding the Strait of Hormuz: Words that Will Infuriate Trump.
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/555902/iran-exoume-ton-pliri-elegxo-ton-stenon-tou-ormoyz-apeilei-na-kleisei-ti-diadromi-tou-oman) — Iran: "We Have Full Control of the Strait of Hormuz" - Threatens to Close the Oman Route
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/dunya/iran-dan-hurmuz-bogazi-aciklamasi-3917969) — Iran Issues Statement on the Strait of Hormuz
- [yalibnan.com](https://yalibnan.com/2026/10/07/iran-will-soon-block-illegal-routes-through-strait-of-hormuz-irgc-official) — Iran will soon block “illegal routes” through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC official – Ya Libnan
- [Νέα Κρήτη](https://neakriti.gr/kosmos/2204267_nea-apeili-apo-iran-gia-ta-stena-toy-ormoyz-tha-kleisoyn-syntoma) — New Threat From Iran for the Strait of Hormuz – "They Will Close Soon"
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/10/07/2647787.html) — Iranian armed forces will soon block illegal routes used to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz, Mohammad Reza Naghdi, an adviser to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s elite ..
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1332391/iran-oi-paranomes-diadromes-sta-stena-toy-ormouz-tha-klisoyn-syntoma) — Iran: "Illegal Routes in the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Closed Soon"
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/eidiseis/427808/iran-oi-paranomes-diadromes-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz-tha-kleisoyn-syntoma) — Iran: "Illegal Routes" in the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Closed Soon
- [sawaleif.com](https://sawaleif.com/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A4%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%85-%D9%82%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D8%A5%D8%BA%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82-%D9%85%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84-1112225) — Iranian Official: The Enemy ' S Illegal Shipping Corridors in the Strait of Hormuz Will Soon Be Closed.
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/10/07/iranos-axiomatoychos-tha-kleisoyn-syntoma-oi-paranomes-diadromes-dieleysis-sto-ormoyz) — Iranian Official: 'Illegal' Transit Routes in Hormuz Will Be Closed Soon
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/236724_iran-kleisimo-paranomon-diadromon-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz-proanaggellei-axiomatoyhos) — Iran: "Illegal Routes" in the Strait of Hormuz Will Soon Be Closed
- [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/3988287-adviser-to-irgc-says-illegal-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-soon-be-blocked-fars-news-reports) — Adviser to IRGC says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked, Fars news reports
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/business/1120913) — In Iran, They Promised to Block All Unconfirmed Routes in the Strait of Ormuz
- [FNN.jpプライムオンライン](https://fnn.jp/articles/-/1128771) — "We Will Block Shipping Routes that Iran Does Not Recognize," Revolutionary Guard Advisor Asserts as Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz Continue
- [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/10/07/autoridade-do-ir-diz-que-rotas-ilegais-em-ormuz-sero-bloqueadas-em-breve.ghtml) — Authority of Iran Says ‘Illegal Routes' in Ormuz Will Be Blocked Soon
- [Cyprus Mail](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/07/irani-says-illegal-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-soon-be-blocked) — Irani says ‘illegal routes’ in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked
- [Sada El balad](https://see.news/iranian-official-says-illegal-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-soon-be-blocked) — Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked
- [Dagens industri](https://di.se/live/iran-hotar-stanga-alternativa-farleder-i-hormuz) — Iran Threatens to Close Alternative Shipping Lanes in Hormuz
- [Karar Gazetesi](https://karar.com/dunya-haberleri/iran-devrim-muhafizlari-hurmuz-bogazindaki-yasa-disi-gecis-yollari-2076902) — Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Illegal Shipping Lanes in the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Closed.
- [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/iranli-danisman-hurmuz-bogazinda-olusturulan-diger-guzergahlar-en-kisa-zamanda-kapatilacak-593408) — Iranian Advisor: 'Other Routes Created in the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Closed as Soon as Possible'
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1891097/iran-eleghoume-pliros-ta-stena-tou-ormouz-tha-parameinoun-kleista-mehri-na-ikanopoiithoun-ta-aitimata-mas) — Iran: "We Fully Control the Strait of Hormuz" – It Will Remain Closed Until Our Demands Are Met
- [Remolacha - Noticias Republica Dominicana](https://remolacha.net/2026/10/iran-amenaza-con-bloquear-rutas-de-petroleo) — Iran Threatens to Block Oil Routes · Global Voices
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2171992/iranos-axiomatoychos-syntoma-tha-kleisoyn-paranomes-diadromes-dieleysis-sto-steno-toy-ormoyz) — Iranian Official: 'Illegal Transit Routes' in Strait of Hormuz to Be Closed Soon
- [Dawn](https://dawn.com/news/2035424) — IRGC adviser says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/asia/iranian-official-says-illegal-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-soon-be-blocked) — Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/iranli-danisman-hurmuz-bogazinda-olusturulan-diger-guzergahlar-en-kisa-zamanda-kapatilacak-haberi-923198) — Iranian Advisor: Other Routes Created in the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Closed as Soon as Possible.
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-official-says-illegal-routes-strait-hormuz-soon-be-blocked-2026-10-07) — Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/iran-devrim-muhafizlari-ordusundan-hurmuz-uyarisi-guzergahlar-kapatilacak/haber-1704355) — Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Issues Warning About the Strait of Hormuz: Routes Will Be Closed.
- [nin.rs](https://nin.rs/svet/vesti/125348/teheran-preti-zatvaranjem-ruta-u-ormuzu-izvoz-nafte-sa-bliskog-istoka-sve-neizvesniji) — Iran Announces the Closure of Certain Routes in the Strait of Hormuz: A New Attack on Maritime Traffic
- [Market Screener](https://marketscreener.com/news/iranian-official-says-illegal-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-soon-be-blocked-ce785dded88ef423) — Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/iranli-danisman-hurmuz-bogazi-nda-yasa-disi-20306872-haberi) — An Iranian Advisor Said that Illegal Routes Through the Strait of Hormuz Would Be Closed.
- [TokenPost](https://tokenpost.com/news/investing/27421) — Iranian Revolutionary Guard Adviser Says Illegal Hormuz Routes Will Close
- [rccnoticias.com.do](https://rccnoticias.com.do/iran-amenaza-con-bloquear-exportaciones-de-petroleo-en-ormuz-589694) — Iran Warns that It Will Block Oil Export Routes in Ormuz
- [N Digital](https://n.com.do/2026/10/07/iran-advierte-de-que-bloqueara-las-rutas-por-las-que-se-exporta-petroleo-de-ormuz) — Iran Warns that It Will Block Routes Through Which Oil Is Exported From Ormuz
- [RNN Red Nacional De Noticias](https://rnn.com.do/iran-advierte-de-que-bloqueara-las-rutas-por-las-que-se-exporta-petroleo-de-ormuz) — Iran Warns that It Will Block Routes Through Which Oil Is Exported From Ormuz
- [La Razón](https://larazon.es/internacional/iran-advierte-que-bloqueara-rutas-que-exporta-petroleo-ormuz_202610076ac63aed65901473bcd1c905.html) — Iran Warns that It Will Block Routes Through Which Oil Is Exported From Ormuz
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/iran-advierte-de-que-bloqueara-las-rutas-por-las-que-se-exporta-petroleo-de-ormuz) — Iran Warns that It Will Block Routes Through Which Oil Is Exported From Ormuz
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96306567-nelegalne-trasy-cez-hormuz-budu-uzavrete-znie-z-iranu-vyuzivat-ich-maju-najma-male-lode) — Illegal Routes Through Hormuz Will Be Closed, Iran Says. They Are to Be Used Mainly by Small Ships
- [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/10/07/nelegalnye-marshruty-iran-vnov-zakryvaet-ormuzskiy-proliv) — Illegal Routes: Iran Is Once Again Closing the Strait of Ormous
- [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20261007/iran-874030879.html) — Iran Has Declared Its Intention to Block Illegal Routes in the Strait of Ormuz
- [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/10/07/hermez66433) — The Revolutionary Guard: We Will Soon Close Down New Tracks in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Ynet News](https://ynetnews.com/article/ygxw6npj5) — Iranian official: 'Enemy's illegal shipping routes in Hormuz will soon be blocked'
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/d4cb62d4b757a746) — Iran: We'll soon block illegal routes in Hormuz
- [Just the News](https://justthenews.com/world/iran-can-will-seal-remaining-strait-hormuz-routes-created-used-oil-smugglers-report) — Iran can, will seal off remaining Strait of Hormuz routes created, used by oil smugglers: report
- [Roze News](https://rozenews.com.pk/archives/172098) — The Hermes Strait Is Fully Under Our Control: Iranian Military Claims Again
- [The Times of Israel](https://timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/adviser-to-irgc-says-illegal-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-soon-be-blocked) — Adviser to IRGC says ‘illegal routes’ in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked

## Questions

**What did Iran's Revolutionary Guards adviser say about the Strait of Hormuz?**

Mohammadreza Naqdi, an adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, stated that "illegal routes" in the Strait of Hormuz will soon be blocked. He described these routes as being created by blasting and used for oil smuggling, challenging claims that oil flows are returning to pre-war levels.

**How are these 'illegal routes' used?**

According to Mohammadreza Naqdi, these routes were created by blasting and damaging rocky passages in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated they are used by small boats for smuggling oil, transferring it to larger tankers at sea.

**What is Iran's claim regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz?**

Several reports indicated that Iran has claimed complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. One report mentioned Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi stating that the Iranian army has full control of the region.

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