Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned the United States over its plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil route, as tensions in the region continue to escalate amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Speaking on Saturday, IRGC spokesman, Ali Mohammad Naini, said Iran was aware of the United States’ intention to deploy naval forces to accompany vessels passing through the strategic waterway. He noted that Iranian forces were monitoring the situation closely.
“We are waiting for their presence,” Naini stated, reacting to an earlier announcement by the U.S. Energy Secretary that the American Navy was preparing to escort commercial ships through the strait once it is deemed safe and appropriate.
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital maritime passages for oil shipments, has witnessed heightened tension as the regional conflict continues to disrupt shipping activities and threaten energy supplies.
Naini cautioned the United States to reflect on past incidents in the region before proceeding with its plan. He referenced the 1987 attack on the American supertanker Bridgeton, which struck an Iranian mine during the Iran-Iraq war while under U.S. naval escort.
According to the IRGC spokesman, the incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in military involvement in the narrow waterway. He also pointed to recent attacks on oil tankers in the area, warning that further escalation could endanger maritime security and global oil transportation.
The situation around the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, with international observers closely watching developments as the conflict continues to affect shipping routes and energy markets worldwide.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Warn U.S. Over Planned Naval Escort in Strait of Hormuz
