IRGC navy says 28 ships passed Hormuz under Iranian clearance
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy issued a formal statement on Sunday confirming that 28 international vessels navigated through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours under the direct coordination and explicit authorization of its maritime forces.
The announcement highlights Iran's ongoing efforts to strictly regulate and oversee traffic passing through the vital global energy corridor.
Mandatory clearance for commercial shipping
According to the statement carried by state media, the fleet allowed through the strategic waterway included oil tankers, container carriers, and various other commercial cargo ships.
The IRGC Navy detailed that the transits were executed seamlessly in accordance with pre-arranged organizational protocols.
Iranian military officials reiterated that coordination and formal clearance from the IRGC naval command remain mandatory requirements for all maritime traffic navigating the chokepoint to ensure safe passage.
Persistent "intelligent monitoring"
The naval branch of the Revolutionary Guards firmly underscored that its tactical operations in the Gulf region are expanding in scope.
"Our forces are continuously and firmly maintaining intelligent monitoring and total operational control over the Strait of Hormuz with absolute strength." Official Statement from the IRGC Navy.
The military command added a warning that any unauthorized deviations from established transit routes or any external military interference attempting to disrupt their administration of the Strait would be dealt with decisively, noting that Iranian armed forces are managing the shipping lanes with total capability.
