Iran's Tasnim news agency reports that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has tightened its control over the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, forcing six ships to anchor and comply with directives after receiving warnings of attack. The IRGC warned it will not allow vessels to pass against its rules even if backed by the United States.
According to a report from Iran's Tasnim news agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has tightened its control over the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, forcing six ships to anchor and comply with directives after receiving warnings of attack. The IRGC warned it will not allow vessels to pass against its rules even if backed by the United States. As The Zioneer has reported, the IRGC has been increasingly active in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, with multiple incidents involving interceptions, diversions, and warning shots. The report is based on a single source and remains unverified by additional reports.
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