Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to use only shipping routes approved by Iran, saying vessels that use other routes could face enforcement action.
The warning came after Oman announced two temporary shipping routes through the strategic waterway in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s busiest shipping routes and is a key passage for global oil exports.
In a statement carried by Iranian state media, the IRGC Navy said that “certain authorities” had announced new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz without informing or coordinating with Iran.
The force said the proposed routes were “unacceptable” and posed serious safety risks.
It added that the only authorised transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz are those designated by Iran and warned ships not to sail outside those corridors.
“All ships are strongly advised to avoid any
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