IRGC Navy: 28 ships pass through Strait of Hormuz under coordinated oversight

The IRGC Navy in a statement announced that over the past 24 hours, 28 vessels, including oil tankers, container vessels, and other commercial vessels, after obtaining permits and with the coordination and security provided by the IRGC Navy, transited through the Strait of Hormuz, Report informs via IRNA.

The Persian Gulf is a waterway belonging to the Muslim countries of the region, and the aggression and mischief of the US military are the main reasons for its insecurity these days, it said, adding that the smart control of the Strait of Hormuz is being carried out continuously and with authority.

The central command of the Iranian Armed Forces has warned against any violation of regulations governing the maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that Iran exercises its full authority over the strategic waterway.

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is responsible for planning, coordinating, and deploying the Armed Forces, said that all commercial vessels, oil tankers, and other ships must use designated routes and abide by the prescribed guidelines while sailing through the strait.

The statement underlined the need for all vessels to obtain prior permission from the IRGC Navy for transiting the waterway, cautioning that failure to comply with these regulations could seriously jeopardize the safety and security of maritime traffic in the area.

The headquarters also warned that any attempt by military vessels to interfere with the management of the Strait of Hormuz or disrupt shipping there would be met with a firm and decisive response from the Iranian Armed Forces.