The IRGC Navy warned all vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday evening not to approach, according to a statement circulated on Telegram. The warning comes alongside the redeployment of remotely operated explosive boats in the Persian Gulf.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy issued a stern warning to all vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday evening, stating: "Do not approach the strait, otherwise your safety will be in danger." The message, circulated on affiliated Telegram channels, also announced the redeployment of remotely operated explosive boats in the Persian Gulf.
As The Zioneer reported earlier on Saturday, the IRGC had already warned vessels hours before to keep clear of the strait. This latest statement formalizes the warning more explicitly, linking it to a visible escalation posture. The redeployment of manned drone boats was a capability Iran has showcased in prior exercises.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint. Over the past two weeks, the IRGC has fired warning shots at vessels, turned ships back from the waterway, and launched a missile at a vessel attempting to cross — incidents The Zioneer has covered. Saturday evening's warning is the most direct yet, but comes from a single source; no independent confirmation from Iranian state media or official sources has been received.
3 developments
- DevelopingIRGC Navy warns all vessels in Strait of Hormuz: 'Turn back or be fired upon'
- DevelopingWarning shots fired in Strait of Hormuz; IRGC warns vessels to keep clear
- DevelopingIRGC Navy says it bombed a vessel in Strait of Hormuz, orders all ships to turn back
- DevelopingIRGC-affiliated reporter: Any ship trying to pass Strait of Hormuz will face warning shots
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