Iran military asserts full control over Strait of Hormuz, warns against disruption

Iran's Armed Forces Central Command has issued a stern warning, reiterating its complete authority and control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The command emphasized that all maritime traffic, including commercial ships and oil tankers, must strictly adhere to designated shipping routes and comply with prevailing regulations when transiting the vital waterway.

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All commercial ships, oil tankers, and other vessels must use the established shipping routes and comply with the applicable guidelines when transiting the strait.

In a statement released on Saturday, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, responsible for planning and coordinating Iran's armed forces, declared that any vessel intending to pass through the strait must first secure permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. This directive underscores Iran's assertion of sovereignty and its role in managing maritime passage through the Persian Gulf's crucial chokepoint.

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Every vessel must obtain prior permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy before transiting these waters.

The statement further highlighted that failure to comply with these regulations could severely jeopardize maritime safety and security in the region. The Iranian military warned that any attempts by foreign naval vessels to interfere with the management of the Strait of Hormuz or obstruct shipping traffic would be met with a decisive response from Iran's armed forces.

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Failure to comply with the regulations can seriously jeopardize the safety and security of maritime traffic in the region.

Iran has consistently maintained that its regulatory measures are aimed at ensuring the safety of vessels transiting the strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman. Tehran has repeatedly stated its intolerance for any aggressive actions that could disrupt the management of this critical maritime passage, located off the coast of Iran and Oman.

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Any attempt by naval vessels to disrupt the management of the Strait of Hormuz or hinder navigation in the area will face a firm response from the Iranian Armed Forces.