IRGC: Safe transit through Strait of Hormuz possible only via routes designated by Iran

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that “safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz is possible only via routes designated by Iran.”

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New Hormuz shipping route announced without Iran’s coordination is unacceptable and dangerous.

Coordination with the IRGC Navy on channel 16 is mandatory for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Vessels violating transit instructions will face action.