Iran introduces mandatory corridor for ships crossing Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy has called on all ships to use only the corridor established by Tehran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC said in a statement.

The route proposed by Iran is reported to be the only safe way to cross the strait, CE Report informs.

It is noted that attempts to deviate from it are considered unsafe, and in such cases, the IRGC Navy intends to take harsh measures.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a new zone of strict maritime control over the Strait of Hormuz on May 4.

As a result of the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran from February 28 through April 7, the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz was significantly restricted.

U.S. Central Command announced that approximately 15,000 U.S. military personnel, guided-missile destroyers, and more than 100 aircraft will be deployed in Operation Project Freedom to evacuate ships that have been wrecked in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz due to the military conflict.