Tehran: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that ships are adhering to the newly established transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz. This compliance is aimed at enhancing regional maritime security.

According to Anadolu Agency, the IRGC Navy shared on the US social media platform X that the cooperation of vessels is crucial for maintaining a 'safe and stable passage' through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The new protocols were introduced following the neutralization of 'threats by the aggressor,' ensuring secure navigation in the region.

On Tuesday, the IRGC Navy emphasized the importance of using designated routes for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Deviations from these routes are considered unsafe and could lead to 'decisive action.' The IRGC Navy stated that all vessels must adhere to the previously announced corridor, which is regarded as the 'only safe passage' through the area.

This directive follows statements by Yadollah Javani, the deputy political chief of the IRGC, who underscored that maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz requires Iran's authorization. Javani noted that any vessel wishing to pass through must obtain permission from Iran's armed forces, as reported by Iranian state broadcaster IRIB.

Tensions in the region rose after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, prompting retaliatory actions from Tehran and causing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire was implemented on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but subsequent talks in Islamabad did not yield a lasting agreement. The truce was extended by US President Donald Trump without a specific deadline.

Since April 13, the United States has been enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the critical waterway.