[80793] Tightening of the Revolutionary Guards' control in the Strait of Hormuz
[80793] Tightening of the Revolutionary Guards' control in the Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards report tight surveillance and a new licensing system for the passage of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while presenting a firm stance against foreign presence in the region.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf: Iran tightens maritime surveillance
According to reports from media outlets affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, including کانال اخبار سپاه پاسداران, the Islamic Republic has recently tightened surveillance on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian security officials stated that in the last 24 hours, 24 vessels passed through the strait after receiving approval from the 'Persian Gulf Waterway' management and full coordination with the Revolutionary Guards Navy. In an official statement published on SNN.ir, it was noted that "control in the Strait of Hormuz is being carried out with strength, and there is no place for evil foreigners in the Persian Gulf."
At the same time, reports on آخرین خبر and حامیان پزشکیان detail that an online system has been established, allowing ship owners from all over the world to submit requests for safe passage at all hours of the day. According to data revealed on آخرین خبر لرستان, since the beginning of May, over 300 vessels have gone through the approval process, most of them oil tankers, while Iran's policy prohibits granting permits to countries defined by it as "hostile."
Meanwhile, reports of active military friction continue. The channel اخبار جنگ | ایران | افغانستان claimed that Iranian forces attacked the oil tanker "MSC Sariska" using a cruise missile, as a retaliatory action for an alleged American attack against an Iranian vessel in the Sea of Oman. It should be noted that these sources are distinctly identified with the Iranian regime's line, which emphasizes the narrative of resistance and regional control.
In the aerial arena, SNN.ir reported successes against enemy unmanned aerial vehicles. According to the words of Brigadier General Alahami, commander of the Iranian air defense system, the unified air defense network caused "heavy losses" to the West's MQ-9 drone fleet, which is described by them as a change in the regional deterrence equation.