Iran Issues Warning Against Unauthorized Strait of Hormuz Crossings
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) warned on June 25, 2026, that any vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz without authorization will be 'dealt with' as Tehran moves to impose maritime service fees. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, currently in Bahrain, rejected the tolls as a violation of international law. The escalation threatens a June 17 memorandum of understanding intended to end the U.S.-Iran conflict (Operation Epic Fury) and normalize regional shipping.
Date: June 25, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Hindu