The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy deputy political commander said safe
passage for US vessels in the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz is
virtually impossible. He warned any ship entering the corridor will no longer be
safe once it reaches the Hazb Oman area and could face potential threats. The
IRGC Navy says it continuously uses its intelligence and combat capabilities to
monitor movements of all vessels in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf
of Oman, and that ships seeking safe passage through the Strait must use routes
designated by Iran.
