Iran Issues Warning to Vessels Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Following US Actions
Tehran – Following recent statements from the United States regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian side has issued a direct warning to maritime traffic. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has instructed vessels seeking to transit the waterway not to deviate from routes established by Iranian authorities. Sky News reported that Iran has established a new body, the Petroleum Geosciences Survey Authority (PGSA), to manage vessel traffic through the strait.
According to IRIB, vessels intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will receive an email from info@PGSA.ir. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in potential attacks, as outlined in the warning. This development follows the US announcement of “Operation Freedom’s Project,” a mission designed to guarantee the safe passage of ships through the strategically vital waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical maritime passage, and heightened tensions in the Middle East are contributing to this latest escalation. The IRGC Navy’s directive emphasizes Tehran’s control over navigation within the strait, and underscores the ongoing concerns surrounding security in the region. The situation is being closely monitored by international observers.
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