Iranian Navy Warns Ships: Unauthorized Passage Through Hormuz Will Be Destroyed

AirdropBlackHole · 2026-04-09T02:42:22+00:00

The Iranian Navy has warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz that they require permission for passage, threatening destruction for non-compliance. President Trump postponed military strikes for two weeks if safe access to the strait is ensured, as Iran maintains military presence in the region.

AirdropBlackHole

2026-04-09 02:42:22

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On April 8, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Iranian Navy informed ships anchored near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday morning that passage through the strait requires Iranian permission. A recording shared by a crew member stated, ‘All ships must obtain permission from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy to pass through the strait. Any vessel attempting to transit without permission will be destroyed.’ This message was broadcast to ships via radio. President Trump stated that he agreed to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, provided that the strait could be ‘fully, immediately, and safely’ reopened. The Iranian government has signaled its intention to continue exerting influence over the waterway. According to photos and videos shared by crew members, military aircraft continue to circle over the Persian Gulf, and most vessels remain anchored.

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