The US-Israel-Iran war · claims ledger

Iran may require permits for undersea cables crossing Hormuz.

Not in the ledger Claimed by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on 19 May 2026.

Taken out of the ledger: Not a claim under the claim standard of 30 Oct 2026 (data-src/p1/DRAFTS.md): a threat, intention, promise or forecast, not a statement of fact. The statement stays in the record.

The statement

The IRGC said fibre-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz could be subject to a permit system, citing Iran's sovereignty over its territorial sea.

Mixed audience · en

Origin of the claim Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: IRGC social media post · published 2026-05-19 00:00 UTC

Verdict history

When	From	To	Why
2026-10-30 18:00 UTC	active	withdrawn	Not a claim under the claim standard of 30 Oct 2026 (data-src/p1/DRAFTS.md): a threat, intention, promise or forecast, not a statement of fact. The statement stays in the record.

Cite or reuse

The War Record, claim cl-20261027-s6zq, revision 2, https://thewarrecord.com/claims/cl-20261027-s6zq/

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