Iran Blocks Oil Tankers and Destroys Navigation Aids in Hormuz
The Iranian Navy disabled navigation systems and stopped four oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while offering a security proposal to the United States.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy and the Iranian Navy have intensified efforts to block unauthorized transit in the Strait of Hormuz, destroying navigation aid systems on southern rocks to halt oil smuggling. Iranian forces stopped four oil tankers within a 24-hour period, bringing the total to 11 tankers targeted over the last ten days. State media reported that these vessels relied on the United States military for navigation through non-Iranian routes.
Iran has restricted safe transit to designated northern corridors, declaring southern routes near Omani waters unauthorized and mined. These measures were implemented in response to US-Israeli aggression that began on February 28. IRGC commanders warned that vessels linked to Israel or operating under US encouragement face decisive consequences.
Amid these naval operations, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the United States to respond to a proposal from Tehran. The Iranian government claims that security in the Strait of Hormuz could be restored within two days if specific Iranian conditions are met.
