Iranian Revolutionary Guard detains six ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard naval forces intercepted six ships in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing them from transiting through unauthorized routes, state television reported Monday. The vessels were reportedly forced to turn back after warning shots were fired by the Guard's navy. This action comes just days after the detention of four other ships attempting to cross the southern part of the strait on Saturday.

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Last night, six ships that were trying to pass through a different route than the designated one were detained by the Revolutionary Guard navy with warning shots and were forced to turn back.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global hydrocarbon transit, has been a site of recurring tensions. Iran has previously blocked passage through the waterway, asserting its control over navigation. The country insists on allowing passage only along routes bordering its coast and has suggested charging tolls for vessels.

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These discussions have nothing to do with the United States. This is a bilateral matter between Iran and Oman and they continue.

Recent diplomatic exchanges regarding the administration of the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly excluded the United States. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that discussions with Oman are bilateral and ongoing, emphasizing that the waterway "remains closed" to unauthorized traffic. This assertion underscores Iran's firm stance on controlling maritime passage through this critical strategic area.

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The maritime route remains closed.