Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Warning: Vessels Using the Strait of Hormuz Route Without Tehran's Approval Will Face Consequences

BlockBeats News, June 25th, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday issued a stern warning to international shipping, stating that any new maritime route established in the Strait of Hormuz without coordination with Tehran is unacceptable and dangerous. The Guard threatened to take direct action against any vessels that ignore its instructions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that only the route designated by Iran can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guard Navy further stated that all ships seeking to pass through the strait must coordinate with the Iranian military via the International Maritime Distress Safety Frequency channel 16, effectively putting Iranian military clearance at the heart of all commercial shipping through this vital chokepoint. (FXStreet)