[67975] Increasing Iranian presence in the Persian Gulf: Supertankers required to obtain IRGC approval
[67975] Increasing Iranian presence in the Persian Gulf: Supertankers required to obtain IRGC approval
Reports in Iranian media claim that five giant oil tankers received authorization from the Revolutionary Guards Navy to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and that South Korea has submitted to Iranian rules in the area.
Maritime tension in the Gulf: Iran tightens enforcement of sovereignty in the Strait of Hormuz
Throughout the day (May 20, 2026), media outlets affiliated with the Iranian establishment reported extensively on what they define as Tehran tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz. According to the reports, five oil supertankers were required to obtain official approval from the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Navy to pass through the straits, a move that illustrates Iran's ambition to demonstrate sovereignty over central shipping lanes.
At the same time, reports in Akharin Khabar and other channels such as Saberin News, emphasized that South Korea, as part of the policy of East Asian countries, "accepted the Iranian order" for the purpose of passing through the straits. Sources identified with the Iranian military claim that this is a growing trend of foreign vessels passing through the region.
The Iranian Broadcasting Authority's correspondent in the straits described extensive security preparations: according to him, the Iranian Army's naval forces are deployed in the depths of the Indian Ocean, while the Revolutionary Guards' naval forces are on "high alert" on all islands and coasts along the straits. These channels, which represent the official government line in Tehran, tend to emphasize Iran's military superiority as the factor deterring and overseeing maritime traffic.
It should be noted that the sources that provided the information — including Akhbar Fouri, Khabar Fouri, and Khabari Plus — are considered channels that disseminate the official narrative of the Iranian state, which seeks to project power and sovereignty before the international community and the United States.