An Iranian official says all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with Iranian forces and follow routes designated by Tehran.
A senior military official provided new details, specifying that civilian ships must follow routes set by the Ports and Maritime Organization and receive IRGC Navy approval.
The announcement was made directly on Iranian state television, specifying the need for coordination with the IRGC.
A senior military official provided new details, specifying that civilian vessels must use designated corridors and that commercial shipping must follow routes set by Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization.
IRGC provides specific details: only non-military vessels allowed through designated routes with IRGC Navy approval, civilian vessels must follow PMO routes.
A senior Iranian official has confirmed the policy to Reuters, adding an on-the-record statement from a high-level source.
The Fars News Agency report adds that passage is restricted to commercial ships, with military vessels barred, and that any ship or cargo linked to hostile states will not be permitted to cross.
