The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) highest operational command unit says the Strait of Hormuz remains under full control of the armed forces, warning that any military interference in the strategic waterway will prompt a response.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the management of the Strait of Hormuz is being exercised with full authority by the armed forces. All ships, commercial vessels, and oil tankers are exclusively required to transit through designated routes and obtain permission from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy.
It stressed the importance of complying with established regulations for all vessels using the strategic waterway, warning that any violation of these rules will seriously jeopardize the security of their passage.
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The military command also issued a stern warning to foreign naval forces operating in the region. Any action by military vessels aimed at interfering in the management of the Strait of Hormuz or creating disruption in navigation will be targeted by the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran has restricted the Strait of Hormuz to ships belonging to the United States and its allies that participated in the aggression. The IRGC Navy has pledged to enforce the Leader’s historic directive concerning the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
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