The Khuzestan (Khatam al‑Anbia) military base announced that the Strait of Hormuz is exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Islamic Republic of Iran and is considered a "red line" for Iranian armed forces. The statement requires all oil tankers and commercial vessels to follow the route designated by Iran. It also warned that any deviation from the route, disregard of the order, or U.S. intervention would be met with a "swift and decisive response."