Iran: IRGC declares new maritime control zone in Strait of Hormuz

May 04, 2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced a new maritime control zone in the Strait of Hormuz, as per a report by Tasnim News...

Hormuz waters to be a 'source of security, prosperity': Iran's IRGC announces new maritime measures

May 02, 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced "new rules" governing waters near Iran's southern coastline, saying it intends to strengthen control over key...

Iran’s IRGC says 4 ships hit, set ablaze in Gulf; 3 others strike mines near Hormuz

Oct 22, 2026

In a statement issued on Thursday, the IRGC Navy said the four ships had previously crossed an “illegal route” despite warnings to the maritime...

IRGC Navy warns US of "surprise tactics" amid rising maritime tensions

Apr 29, 2026

The IRGC Navy has warned of "surprise tactics" against the US amidst heightened maritime tensions. While Iran seeks a ceasefire and the reopening of...

US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air

Jul 30, 2026

The US Treasury Department sanctioned six entities and individuals across China, India, Russia, and Iran for aiding Mahan Air and the IRGC. US Treasury...

UAE denounces Iranian attack on ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz as "act of piracy"

Aug 14, 2026

Characterising the aggression as maritime intimidation, the Ministry recognised that targeting merchant vessels and leveraging the Strait of Hormuz constitutes acts of piracy by...