IRGC Warns: Approaching the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Considered Cooperation with the Enemy

SadaNews - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warned ships not to move from their positions, asserting that violating this order will result in targeting those vessels. A senior Iranian official stated that Tehran will prioritize vessels that pay fees for crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

The IRGC stated in a statement: "We warn all ships not to move from their positions in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman; we warn that approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered cooperation with the enemy, and violating vessels will be targeted."

It added: "All ships should follow the news only from the official source of our naval forces. Trump's statements about the Strait of Hormuz are of no value."

It indicated that on Friday, non-military vessels were allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, "but the enemy violated the conditions of the ceasefire."

In this context, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that his country dealt firmly with the U.S. attempt to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

He added: "I told the U.S. delegation in Islamabad, if the minesweeper advances, we will target it, and they requested a delay to command its return, and they did so."

He declared: "We inform our people that the Strait of Hormuz is under our control."

For its part, Iranian television reported that the Strait of Hormuz is under absolute Iranian control, and passage is prohibited without permission.

Priority for Those Who Pay Fees

In this context, CNN reported that an Iranian official stated that priority will be given to vessels that respond more quickly to the new crossing procedures in the Strait of Hormuz and pay the costs of security, safety, and environmental services, while the consideration of crossing for vessels that do not pay the fees will be postponed.

This statement comes at a time when Iran has reasserted its control today, Saturday, over the vital waterway for energy transport, marking a shift from earlier indications that traffic might be resumed.

Tehran clarified that it took this step in response to the ongoing American blockade of Iranian ports, which it described as a violation of the ceasefire agreement, while Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the Iranian navy is ready to deliver "bitter defeats" to its enemies.

Reuters reported from maritime security and shipping sources that some commercial vessels received radio messages from the Iranian navy that no ships would be allowed to pass through the waterway.

Additionally, sources also mentioned that at least two vessels flying the Indian flag reported being fired upon and hit while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

India later stated that it summoned the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi, expressing deep concern over the shooting incident in the strait.

Washington Warns of Extortion

Earlier, marine tracking devices showed a convoy of 8 tankers crossing the corridor in the first significant ship movement since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran 7 weeks ago.

Tehran's hardline messages added more ambiguity regarding the conflict in Iran, increasing the risk of continued disruption of oil and gas shipments through the strait as Washington considers extending the fragile ceasefire.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States is having "very good talks" with Iran, but Tehran wants to close the strait again. He emphasized that Iran cannot extort the United States.

Hours earlier, Trump indicated "some good news" regarding Iran, avoiding details but stated that fighting may resume unless a peace agreement is reached by Wednesday, when the two-week ceasefire period ends.