Iran's IRGC Warns Ships to Use Only Iran-Approved Routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to use only routes designated by Iran, rejecting a newly announced maritime corridor introduced without Tehran's coordination. The IRGC emphasized that safe passage requires mandatory communication via Channel 16 and stated it may take action against ships violating these instructions. This follows Oman's announcement of a new route coordinated with the International Maritime Organization, which Iran deems unsafe and unacceptable.