The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced it will forcibly intercept "violating boats."

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04/05/2026
According to the report by the Islamic Republic News Agency of Iran on the 4th, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated that "violating ships" in the Strait of Hormuz will be forcibly intercepted, and reminded all shipping companies and relevant insurance institutions to closely monitor the notifications issued by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. A spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that there have been no changes in the management process of the Strait of Hormuz, and civilian vessels that comply with established transit agreements and navigate along designated routes will be secured. Any maritime activities that do not comply with relevant regulations will face risks, and violating ships will be forcibly intercepted.