Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that sailing through the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian coordination is 'unacceptable and dangerous.' Vessels that deviate from the permitted route, the IRGC said, will face measures.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a fresh warning overnight regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that transiting the waterway without Iranian coordination is 'unacceptable and dangerous,' and that vessels deviating from the permitted route will face measures. The statement, attributed to IRGC authorities, did not specify what measures it referred to, nor did it outline a new policy beyond previous warnings.
This latest warning follows an extended period of escalating IRGC threats and actions in the strait. Over the past few weeks, the IRGC Navy has fired warning shots at vessels, launched a missile at a ship attempting to cross, and declared the strait closed to Israel-linked vessels. As The Zioneer reported, the IRGC also warned all vessels on June 20 of 'severe danger,' and Iran recently tightened transit rules including a mandatory insurance requirement.
The warning has not yet been corroborated by additional sources, and the specific trigger for this latest statement remains unclear.
2 developments
- ConfirmedIRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed to Israel-linked vessels until further notice
- StrongIran tightens Strait of Hormuz transit rules: mandatory insurance, threat of IRGC Navy sanctions
- StrongIRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after Iran's World Cup disqualification
- StrongIranian chief of staff claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens shipping
Source and signal
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