IRGC warns ships to use Iran-approved routes through Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to commercial ships to adhere to routes it approves in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting ongoing tensions between Iran and Western powers. This move comes in response to Oman's announcement of a new shipping route through the strait, which Iran views as a challenge to its control over the area. This situation underscores the complex dynamics at play in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, with significant implications for global trade and international security.