Tehran Mandates Designated Routes for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Warns Against Military Intervention

Iranian authorities announced on Saturday new maritime regulations requiring all ships and oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz to adhere to pre-designated routes, stipulating that prior authorization from the Revolutionary Guards' naval forces must be obtained before crossing. Authorities in Tehran warned that any violation of these transit protocols would pose a direct threat to the navigational security of the offending vessels. They further stressed that any attempt by foreign military ships to interfere in the management of the strait would make them legitimate military targets. The Iranian command reaffirmed its resolute control over this strategic waterway amid escalating security and organizational measures in one of the world's most critical energy trade routes.