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Iran’s IRGC Navy warns vessels to stay clear of Strait of Hormuz

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The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on April 16 issued a formal warning ordering all vessels to avoid approaching the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically vital maritime chokepoints. The statement emphasized that the strait is under Iran’s control and that all transits must comply with strict security regulations. The warning comes amid heightened Middle East tensions and could impact global oil shipments through the vital waterway.

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On April 16, the navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a formal warning, ordering all vessels not to approach the Strait of Hormuz.

In its statement, the force stressed that the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime route under Iran’s control, and that all transits must comply with strict security regulations. The warning comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning maritime security issues.

According to sources, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most vital oil arteries, through which roughly one-fifth of the global crude oil supply passes every day. The move by Iran is seen as an assertion of control and protection of sovereignty over this sensitive area.

Observers assess that the IRGC’s heightened warning could affect maritime traffic and international oil shipments. However, no official response from relevant countries or maritime organizations has been reported so far.