Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned on the 9th (local time) that US military intervention in navigation route decisions in the Hormuz Strait will trigger a strong response and seriously disrupt the gradual reopening process, putting the interests of nations using the strait at significant risk. The warning comes amid ongoing US-Iran clashes that began on the 6th, after US forces conducted airstrikes citing Iranian attacks on vessels transiting the strait. Iran has established control over the Hormuz Strait in recent weeks, gradually reopening the waterway while requiring vessels to obtain IRGC Navy authorization and comply with security regulations.
IRGC Issues Warning Against US Military Presence
The IRGC stated in a statement on the 9th that "the adventurism of the terrorist US military and interference in navigation route decisions will not only provoke our strong response, but will also cause serious disruption to the gradual reopening process and put the interests of nations using the Hormuz Strait at significant risk." The IRGC emphasized that "we declare once again that foreign forces have no rights whatsoever in this land and the Hormuz Strait."
The statement paid tribute to "the brave warriors of Islam who proved through their strong response to US military aggression that the fate of battle is determined not by the quantity of weapons but by the power of faith."
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Hormuz Strait
IRGC Claims 50% Traffic Capacity Restoration
The IRGC explained that "these warriors have established control over the Hormuz Strait over the past two weeks, ensured its security, and gradually reopened it, bringing transit capacity to approximately 50% of pre-war traffic levels." The statement added that Iran "continues to expand the transit capacity of vessels that strictly comply with security regulations and obtain authorization from the IRGC Navy to pass through Iran-designated routes."
US-Iran Clashes Continue Since the 6th
The United States and Iran have been engaged in sustained clashes since the 6th. US forces launched airstrikes citing Iranian attacks on vessels transiting the Hormuz Strait. Iran responded by conducting retaliatory measures against US military bases in the Middle East region.
FAQ
What did Iran's IRGC warn about US military actions on the 9th?
The IRGC Navy warned on the 9th (local time) that US military adventurism and interference in navigation route decisions will trigger a strong response, seriously disrupt the gradual reopening of the Hormuz Strait, and endanger the interests of nations using the waterway. The IRGC stated that foreign forces have no rights in the region.
How much traffic capacity has the IRGC restored in the Hormuz Strait?
According to the IRGC statement, the organization has brought transit capacity in the Hormuz Strait to approximately 50% of pre-war traffic levels over the past two weeks. The IRGC claims to have established control over the strait and is gradually reopening it while requiring vessels to obtain authorization and comply with security regulations on Iran-designated routes.
