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Iranians form a human chain along the shores near Strait of Hormuz

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Original report: Islamic Republic News AgencyOriginal publication Jul 21, 2026, 08:46 AM UTCEditorial policy

Islamic Republic News AgencyJul 21, 4:46 AM ET

Iranians form a human chain along the shores near Strait of Hormuz In a massive show of solidarity, a large group of people converged on the shores of the Persian Gulf near the port of Bandar Abbas on July 20, 2026, creating a human chain to signal their commitment to defending the country.

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