Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that the strategic Strait of Hormuz “will never be the same,” particularly for the United States and Israel.
In a statement published on social media, the naval command of the IRGC said it is finalizing operational preparations for what it described as a “new order” in the Persian Gulf.
The warning follows recent threats by Donald Trump, who said Washington could strike Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a set deadline. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump warned Iran it could face devastating consequences, including the destruction of key infrastructure.
Iranian authorities responded swiftly. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran would retaliate “in the same way” if its infrastructure were attacked.
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The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical النفط shipping routes, with roughly 20% of global oil supply passing through it. Since the outbreak of conflict in late February—following US and Israeli strikes on Iran—traffic in the area has sharply declined.
According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, only 15 vessels crossed the strait in the past 24 hours with Iranian authorization, with maritime traffic now reported to be 90% lower than before the conflict.
In parallel, an Iranian parliamentary committee has approved a draft law that would impose transit fees on vessels using the strait. Reports suggest the proposal includes charging fees in Iran’s national currency, banning passage for US and Israeli ships, and restricting access for countries supporting sanctions against Tehran.
The escalating rhetoric and measures surrounding the Strait of Hormuz highlight growing tensions in the region, raising concerns over global energy supplies and the risk of further military confrontation.
