IRGC Navy Warns Military Vessels Against Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

IRGC warns military vessels against Hormuz passage

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy declared on Saturday, 11 April 2026, that it maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz and will strictly regulate passage through the strategic waterway. The force stated that only civilian vessels will be permitted to transit under specific conditions, while military ships attempting to cross will face what it described as a “firm and harsh response.”

The IRGC categorically denied reports of U.S. naval units transiting the strait, asserting that its forces are monitoring all movements in the Gulf. “The IRGC Navy has full authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz intelligently. Only civilian vessels are allowed to pass through under specific conditions,” the statement read, as reported by Iran’s Tasnim news agency.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions, with U.S. Central Command announcing preparations to clear sea mines in the strait. The IRGC reiterated that any attempt by military vessels to enter the waterway would be “dealt with severely,” underscoring its readiness to confront perceived violations.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor through which nearly one‑fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, remains at the center of escalating geopolitical friction. Analysts note that the IRGC’s latest declaration signals Tehran’s intent to assert dominance over the passage while challenging U.S. and allied naval operations in the region.