Iran declares new Hormuz route 'unacceptable and dangerous,' warns against ships transiting without approval
The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
TL;DR
- Iran's IRGC Navy warns that any new transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's coordination are unacceptable and dangerous.
- The IRGC stated that only routes designated by Iran are permitted, requiring coordination with Iranian forces.
- This warning follows the proposal of alternative shipping corridors, including a southern route along Omani territorial waters.
- Ship traffic has tentatively recovered but remains below pre-war levels, with shipowners proceeding cautiously.
- The U.S. Treasury has previously sanctioned Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority and warned against any tolling system on Hormuz.
- Analysts believe that continued Iranian control over the Strait could lead to lower oil flows in the long term.