Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any vessel attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without approval will be stopped and “dealt with”.
The warning comes as tensions continue over the strategic waterway, a major route for global energy shipments. Iran had effectively blocked parts of the strait during its more than 100-day conflict with the United States, making control of the passage a major issue in ongoing negotiations.
The IRGC said the only approved route through the Strait of Hormuz is the one announced by Iran, describing any other crossing as “unacceptable and extremely dangerous”.
The statement followed the movement of a Liberian oil tanker, the Stoic Warrior, which travelled out of the strait using a route close to the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The route was developed by Oman together with the International Maritime Organization.
Iran has criticised the new route, saying it reduces its control over the waterway. Analysts say Tehran views control of Hormuz as a key tool for influencing regional politics and the global economy.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, is one of the world’s most important maritime passages, with around 20 percent of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments usually passing through it.
A recent agreement between Iran and the US stated that commercial ships could pass through the strait without charges for 60 days. However, Iran has said it may introduce maritime service fees in the future, while Washington has rejected any tolls or charges on the international waterway.
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