Iran's IRGC Warns Against New Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route

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Published: 2026-06-25T13:18:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: Seatrade Maritime News
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning regarding a newly introduced shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC declared that routes not officially designated by Iran are considered dangerous and prohibited for vessels. This statement comes despite the new path being promoted by a UN maritime agency and reportedly already in use by several tankers, raising concerns about maritime navigation in the critical waterway.

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