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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have announced that preparations are nearly complete to enforce a new set of operating conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil and gas.
The announcement, posted on social media by the IRGC’s naval forces on Sunday, comes in the wake of ongoing conflict between Iran and both the United States and Israel.
“The IRGC naval force is completing operational preparations for the Iranian authorities’ declared plan for the new Persian Gulf order,” the statement said.
It further warned that conditions in the strait would never return to their previous status, particularly for the US and Israel, marking a significant escalation in Iran’s control over the strategic waterway, which has been largely closed to regular traffic since the onset of hostilities on February 28.
The closure of the Strait has disrupted the flow of approximately 20% of the world’s oil and gas, causing significant ripples in the global energy market.
In response to the mounting pressure, U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his threats to strike Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if Iran does not reopen the vital shipping route.
Meanwhile, Iran’s regional ally, Oman, has entered discussions with Iran to explore ways to ease passage through the Strait. This comes after Iranian lawmakers proposed introducing tolls and taxes on vessels passing through the waterway, a move that could further impact global trade.
