IRGC Navy Warns Vessels Operating in the Strait of Hormuz

Sunday, September 06, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Following US military attacks on three Iranian oil tankers, the IRGC Navy warned the vessels not to be misled by Washington into attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission.

IRGC Navy Warns Vessels Operating in the Strait of Hormuz

According to Saednews, The IRGC Navy said in a statement issued Saturday night that its forces targeted three vessels traveling through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz. It also reported targeting three additional U.S. vessels in other locations.

The announcement followed the IRGC Navy’s confirmation that three Iranian oil tankers had come under attack by U.S. military forces.

In response, the IRGC Navy issued a strong warning to all vessels operating in the Persian Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz. It urged ships not to be misled by what it described as the “American terrorist army” and warned them against making suspicious movements or attempting to navigate through unauthorized waterways, stating that such vessels could be targeted.