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Iran’s IRGC warns against using 'highly dangerous' Hormuz route: What to know

Al-Monitor

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June 25, 2026

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Tehran is warning that Oman's temporary routes will not guarantee safe passage through the key waterway.

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Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

IRGC warns against unauthorized shipping routes through Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, June 25 (YPA) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz announced by other parties without prior coordination with Iran would be considered unsafe. In a statement, the IRGC said that any newly proposed navigation route in the strategic waterway that has not been coordinated []

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iranian regime ‘cementing its control’ over the Strait of Hormuz

MST Financial Senior Energy Analyst Saul Kavonic says the Iranian regime is “cementing its control” over the Strait of Hormuz. Mr Kavonic said Iran is attacking and threatening ships going routes they don’t control. “That position is fundamentally untenable for the United States.”

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns

Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns

Iran Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack targeting Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel

ABU DHABI, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety and security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation whi

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 7, 2026

IRGC attacks Qatari tanker near Strait of Hormuz

ALBAWABA- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has attacked the Qatari-flagged tanker Al Rakayat near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation just one week after a ceasefire between Iran and the United States took effect...

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'

Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” again ratcheting up tensions over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies. The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya military command, reported by Iranian state television, comes af

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 7, 2026

So Much Winning

On Tuesday, Iran attacked three tankers in the Straits of Hormuz. This is not the first time that “Tehran, which has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe, is suspected of attacking other ships that have used another route close to the Omani shore.” Iran also announced that it would [] The post So Much Winning appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qatar PM Advices US‑Iran Hotline to Secure Hormuz Reopening

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al‑Thani stressed that establishing a direct hotline between the US and Iran is vital to prevent rogue actors from obstructing efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the Gulf state expects to restore normal liquefied natural gas (LNG) output “within a few weeks”. Sheikh Mohammed told [] The post Qatar PM Advices US‑Iran Hotline to Secure Hormuz Reopening first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

Financial Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire falters

Truce under pressure as Tehran counters US attacks by targeting military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait

BERNAMA

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· Jul 12, 2026

World : Kuwait Condemns Iranian Attacks As ‘Dangerous Escalation,’ ‘Grave Violation’ Of Sovereignty

ISTANBUL, July 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Kuwait condemned on Sunday Iranian attacks on its territory as a “dangerous escalation” that exacerbates tension and instability in West Asia, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Nepal News

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· Jun 28, 2026

कुवेत र बहराइनस्थित अमेरिकी सैन्य केन्द्रमा आक्रमण गरेको इरानको दाबी

तेहरान । इरानको इस्लामिक रिभोलुसन गार्ड काेर्प्स (आईआरजीसी)ले आइतबार बिहान कुवेत र बहराइनमा रहेका अमेरिकी सैन्य केन्द्रलाई लक्षित गरी ब्यालिस्टिक क्षेप्यास्त्र र ड्रोन आक्रमण गरेको दाबी गरेको छ। उक्त आक्रमण हालै इरानका पाँच तटीय चौकीमा भएको अमेरिकी आक्रमणको प्रत्युत्तरस्वरूप गरिएको आईआरजीसीले जनाएको छ। आईआरजीसीको आधिकारिक समाचार माध्यम ‘सेपाह न्यूज’मा प्रकाशित विज्ञप्तिअनुसार कुवेतस्थित अली अल सलेम []

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

US interference in Hormuz Strait to face with swift response

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) –Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned any attempt by the United States to interfere in security matters or any disruptive action in the Strait of Hormuz will face a swift and resolute response of Armed Forces.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic

(NaturalNews) Iran's joint military command warned on Thursday that all oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz must use routes approved by Tehran or face an i...

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran does not guarantee security outside established routes in Strait of Hormuz

Iran does not guarantee security outside established routes in Strait of Hormuz

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” again ratcheting up tensions over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies. The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to [] The post Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance

Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance Iran's acting defence minister, Majid Ibn al-Reza, has called on Islamic countries to establish a regional security belt, arguing that greater cooperation is needed to address shared security challenges. According to the IRNA news agency, al-Reza made the proposal during a telephone conversation with Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif. The remarks come as countries across the Gulf continue to reassess regional security arrangements following the conflict that began in late February. Iran has maintained that its military operations targeted US interests, while several Gulf states have disputed that claim and said civilian infrastructure was also affected.

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Strait of Hormuz threat level raised to "severe"

JUST IN: Strait of Hormuz threat level raised to severe following Iranian attacks on oil tankers despite using US Navy-protected routes.@BRICSNews

Libertarian Institute

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran Threatens Forceful Response to Ships Using Unapproved Routes in Strait of Hormuz

An Iranian official said that the IRGC would attack ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran’s approval. “Any failure to comply, deviation from the designated route, or disregard for the navigation protocols of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with an immediate and forceful response from the []

Assahifa

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· Jul 4, 2026

Medvedev says Iran's control of Hormuz gives it leverage comparable to a 'nuclear weapon'

Dmitry Medvedev said Iran's influence over the Strait of Hormuz gives Tehran leverage comparable to a nuclear weapon, arguing that its ability to restrict passage through the strategic waterway demonstrates its regional reach. Speaking to journalists following a visit to Iran, the senior Russian official said Tehran could also disrupt shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb ...

WRAL News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'

Iran’s joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response.” The statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya military command was aired on Iranian state television Thursday. It wasn’t immediately clear what s...

Hot Air

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· Jun 28, 2026

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace

A major diplomatic standoff is unfolding over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. The United States has delivered a firm ultimatum to Tehran, demanding a public, unambiguous guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that international shipping will no longer face attacks. According to senior U.S. officials speaking on the condition of anonymity, [] Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace

The Cradle

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· Jun 26, 2026

Hormuz oil traffic hits new peak since start of US-Israeli war on Iran

Iranian officials have explicitly warned that safe transit through the strait requires full coordination with Tehran

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran arah kapal tangki guna laluan ditetapkan di Selat Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran pada Khamis memberi amaran kepada semua kapal tangki minyak yang melalui Selat Hormuz supaya menggunakan laluan pelayaran yang diluluskan oleh negara itu atau berdepan tindak balas tegas dari­pada angkatan tenteranya. Amaran itu sekali gus mening­katkan semula ketegangan di laluan perkapalan yang menjadi nadi bekalan tenaga dunia. Ia dikeluarkan oleh Markas Tentera Khatam al-Anbiya ... Read more The post Iran arah kapal tangki guna laluan ditetapkan di Selat Hormuz appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know

Iran targets its Gulf neighbours in third round of tit-for-tat attacks with US in a week.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iran’s Attacks on Ships Betray Its Concern Over Losing Its Grip on Hormuz

Alternative routes, workarounds and improved oil supplies are making it harder for Tehran to exploit its leverage over the strategic waterway.

Euronews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral

From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.

World Israel News

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes

Tehran warned additional U.S. attacks would trigger wider retaliation against American military installations across the region. The post ‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes appeared first on World Israel News.

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

FOR INSIDERS: Iran's flex in Strait of Hormuz puts Trump on back foot

Iran is flexing its leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, putting the U.S. on its back foot as it looks to resume shipping through the key passageway and curb Tehran's nuclear program. Tehran ratcheted up tensions this weekend in the strait, through which around 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas flow, targeting cargo...

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran Warns Against Hormuz Route Changes

Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by shipping to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as U.S. and Iranian forces again traded attacks. The exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agreement aimed at ending the war launched by the United States and []...Click to read more

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

GCC Countries Strongly Condemn Iran's Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, on GCC States

Riyadh, July 09 (QNA) - The member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Saudi tanker Wadiyan and the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which endangered the lives of their crews.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 8, 2026

Netanyahu: Iran 'definitely' possesses chemical weapons, would not hesitate to kill Americans

The U.S. State Department has previously said Tehran is in non-compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention.

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