According to reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy is broadcasting warnings that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and is turning vessels back, declaring that only ships with Tehran's authorization may transit the waterway. Ships ignoring the order are warned they could face consequences.
The IRGC Navy has intensified its presence in the Strait of Hormuz, broadcasting warnings to ships that the waterway is closed and turning vessels back, according to a single-source report. The force is reportedly declaring that only ships with Iranian authorization may transit the strategic strait, and that those ignoring the order could face consequences.
This is the latest in a series of escalatory IRGC actions around Hormuz. Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that the IRGC turned back three oil tankers under threat of fire. In recent weeks, the IRGC Navy has issued warnings to all vessels, threatened hostile warships, and imposed new transit rules requiring Iranian coordination and insurance. The U.S. Navy has also issued warnings to IRGC vessels in the Persian Gulf. The current report comes from a single source and remains unverified by additional channels.
3 developments
- ConfirmedTrump: Strait of Hormuz transit still requires Iranian coordination
- StrongIranian outlets claim Strait of Hormuz remains closed, contradicting US denials
- StrongIranian news agency contradicts Trump, says only limited ships may cross Hormuz daily
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: toll collection in Strait of Hormuz continues, contradicting Trump
Source and signal
- Internal intake