Iran-US news: Tehran says 28 vessels crossed Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours under IRGC oversight

Key Takeaways

• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said that 28 vessels, including commercial ships and oil tankers, passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours after coordinating with and receiving authorisation from Iranian naval forces, according to state media.
• The IRGC Navy stated that the Persian Gulf belongs to the Muslim nations of the region and argued that the presence and actions of what it described as the "American terrorist military" are currently the primary source of instability and insecurity in the area.
• According to Mehr News, IRGC added that the “smart control of the Strait of Hormuz is being carried out continuously, firmly and with authority.” Meanwhile, Iran has reasserted its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, issuing a stern warning that both mercantile and naval vessels must strictly adhere to shipping protocols in the crucial maritime corridor or face potential repercussions.
• According to a statement carried by Iranian media, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declared, "The management of the Strait of Hormuz is exercised with full authority by the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran." The military command went on to emphasise that “all ships, commercial vessels, and tankers are only required to travel through the designated routes and obtain permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
• Any violation of these regulations will seriously jeopardise the security of their traffic.” Geopolitical anxieties have deepened across the region, with the Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) maintaining that the threat level within the Strait of Hormuz remains "critical" due to the ongoing American naval blockade targeting Iranian-linked port infrastructure.