IRGC warns against new Hormuz route for ships: What we know (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's IRGC warns ships to avoid a new Oman-approved route through the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting tensions as the US-Iran agreement faces unresolved issues over control and fees.

• Iran's IRGC warns commercial ships to use only Tehran-approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz, causing tension with Oman's new route announcement.
• The US-Iran MoU aims to open the strait for commercial shipping but leaves unresolved issues about future control and potential fees.
• Oman defends its new route as compliant with international law, while Iran claims it poses safety risks and bypasses Iranian control.