Iran's Revolutionary Guard Announces the Passage of 28 Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz Amid Renewed Military Escalation

The naval force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the passage of 28 commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours. In an official statement, the IRGC noted that the transit occurred under its direct supervision and orders. These field developments coincide with a renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran in the region, following an exchange of military strikes. Washington conducted airstrikes—described as defensive—targeting Iranian drone launch sites near the strait, prompting the IRGC to subsequently target a US airbase in retaliation.