Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it coordinated the movement of 26 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, amid ongoing tensions with the United States over maritime access in the Gulf.
In a statement carried by Iran’s ISNA news agency on Wednesday, the IRGC said all traffic through the strategic waterway was taking place “with permission and in coordination with the IRGC Navy”.
The announcement comes as negotiations between Tehran and Washington over reopening normal shipping routes remain stalled following months of confrontation linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Before the conflict erupted in late February, nearly 20 percent of global energy exports passed through the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.
The United States imposed restrictions on Iranian ports after Tehran moved to block access to the strait, sharply reducing Iran’s oil exports and escalating pressure on the country’s economy.
International organisations have warned that the prolonged disruption could have serious global consequences. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said the crisis may trigger a worldwide food price surge within the next six to 12 months.
According to the FAO, the impact is spreading beyond energy markets into agriculture and food supply chains, with rising fertilizer costs, lower crop yields and increasing commodity prices expected to worsen inflation.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said progress had been made in negotiations with Iran but warned that military action could resume if talks collapse.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned that any return to war would bring “many more surprises”, while the IRGC warned that future conflict could expand beyond the Middle East region.
Analysts say both Tehran and Washington appear to believe prolonged economic pressure will strengthen their negotiating position as the standoff continues.
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