The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reissued a warning to vessels planning to cross the Strait of Hormuz, stating that ships must adhere to a designated route, and cautioned that any divergence would result in “decisive action.”
“Repeated alert: We caution all ships planning to navigate the strait; the sole secure path through the Strait of Hormuz is the corridor previously designated by the Islamic Republic of Iran,” said the IRGC, as reported by Iranian state media.
“Vessels deviating to alternative routes pose safety risks and will face strong measures from the IRGC Navy,” it stated.
The IRGC’s latest warning followed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks at a Pentagon briefing today, where he asserted that Washington’s attempts to direct ships out of the Strait of Hormuz are “separate and distinct” from the current military activities in the area.
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