IRGC Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz Transit Coordination
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that 31 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz over a twenty-four hour period under its mandatory coordination protocols. This follows the establishment of a supervision area requiring transit permits. The US-led maritime blockade of Iran continues to strain global energy markets, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted signs of progress in ongoing peace negotiations. Iran has threatened to strike beyond the Middle East if US military attacks on its territory resume.