Iran-US news: Tehran says 28 vessels crossed Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours under IRGC surveillance | Today’s news
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said 28 vessels, including merchant ships and oil tankers, had passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after coordinating with and obtaining permission from Iran’s naval forces, according to state media.
The IRGC Navy has declared that the Persian Gulf belongs to the region’s Muslim nations and has claimed that the presence and actions of what it has described as the “US terrorist army” are currently the primary source of instability and insecurity in the region.
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According to Mehr News, the IRGC added that “intelligent control of the Strait of Hormuz is carried out continuously, firmly and with authority.”
Meanwhile, Iran has reasserted its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and issued a stark warning that both merchant and naval vessels must strictly adhere to shipping protocols in the key maritime corridor or face potential consequences.
According to a statement carried by Iranian media, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command said: “The administration of the Strait of Hormuz is carried out with full authority by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
The military command further stressed that “all ships, merchant vessels and tankers must only pass through designated routes and obtain permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. Any violation of these regulations will seriously jeopardize the safety of their operations.”
Geopolitical concerns have heightened across the region, with the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) saying the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz remains “critical” due to the ongoing US naval blockade targeting port infrastructure linked to Iran.
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At the same time, British Naval Merchant Operations issued an advisory regarding escalated naval activity in the area.
The British Maritime Authority said: “Seafarers should expect an increased naval presence, enhanced force protection positions, potential VHF calls and congestion near anchorage areas.
What did Trump say?
Donald Trump said he had received assurances from Iran that it would not continue to develop nuclear weapons, even as reports suggested he had returned a revised peace proposal to Tehran with tougher terms.
Any modifications to the proposed agreement could further delay efforts to formally end the conflict in the Middle East and reopen the strategically important sea route through the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations have continued for weeks despite harsh rhetoric from both sides and occasional outbreaks of violence.
Trump sent Iranian officials a new framework on Saturday that reportedly included tougher terms, according to reports from The New York Times and Axios.
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However, details of the proposed changes were not immediately released.
Iran has reportedly said it wants access to $12 billion worth of frozen assets before engaging in meaningful negotiations on key issues, including its nuclear program.
Iranian media also quoted officials as rejecting Trump’s earlier remarks that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, a material that can be used in the development of nuclear weapons, would be removed, calling the comments “baseless.”
Tehran, meanwhile, insists Lebanon must be included in any deal aimed at ending the conflict. The demand comes amid ongoing fighting, with the Lebanese government accusing Israel of carrying out a “scorched earth policy” through military ambushes and other airstrikes. Israel has said its operations are aimed at the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group.
The IRGC claims to have shot down a US MQ-1 drone in Iranian airspace
Meanwhile, the IRGC said its air defense forces shot down a US MQ-1 drone after it entered Iranian airspace early Sunday, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported.
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The report cited an IRGC statement saying the drone was quickly detected by Iran’s surveillance and air defense systems as it entered the country’s territory. It was then deployed on advanced air defense missiles and was successfully destroyed, according to Iranian authorities.
(With input from agencies)
