The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy broadcast a warning on VHF Channel 16, addressing all vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. It stated that transiting the Strait of Hormuz is permitted only with IRGC Navy authorization and must follow designated routes. Any ship attempting to pass without permission, with AIS disabled, or outside the approved lanes will be held responsible for any resulting consequences or hazards.
—❗️🇮🇷 🇮🇷 IRGC Navy on Channel 16 VHF Radio: ‘Attention all vessels, attention all vessels, attention all vessels in Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman: This is an IRGC Navy warning. Transiting in the Strait of Hormuz is only possible with IRGC Navy permission and on the designated route. If any vessel attempts to transit the Strait without our permission, of AIS turned off, or outside the designated routes, it will be responsible for any consequences and any danger. IRGC Navy out.’ @Middle_East_Spectator