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...

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...

UKMTO reports IRGC strike on container ship near Oman amid heightened maritime tensions

Apr 22, 2026

An IRGC gunboat fired upon a container ship 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman, causing heavy damage to the bridge. The UKMTO reported that...