IRGC Khatam al-Anbiya Command
The IRGC Khatam al-Anbiya Command is the engineering and construction arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), responsible for executing large-scale infrastructure projects such as dams, tunnels, highways, and oil and gas pipelines. It also oversees military engineering tasks, including fortifications and reconstruction efforts after conflicts, notably playing a key role in rebuilding Iran's infrastructure after the Iran-Iraq war.
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Jun 11, 2026
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The IRGC's central command announced the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, including tankers and commercial ships, threatening to strike any transit.
Moderates recognize the Hormuz closure as an extreme pressure card that will devastate Iran's already-fragile economy alongside global markets, and fear it forecloses the moderate diplomatic path entirely.