IRGC Navy warns ships in Strait of Hormuz against disabling navigation systems

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz against switching off their navigation and identification systems, stating that violators will be treated as hostile.

Navy Commander Ali Azmaei issued the warning in a post on social media. He said that any vessel in the strait that disables these systems would be identified as hostile and face a firm response.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically significant waterway through which a large share of global seaborne oil passes. The IRGC Navy maintains a presence in the area and has previously issued statements regarding maritime traffic there.

The warning comes amid ongoing regional tensions. The source material did not provide further details on the timing of the statement, the specific systems referred to, or any incidents that may have prompted the warning.

According to Mehr News, the IRGC Navy commander's remarks were published on social media and did not include additional information about enforcement measures or the scope of the warning.