IRGC Warns Military Vessels Near Hormuz Will Be Treated as Ceasefire Breach Amid Rising US–Iran Tensions
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any military vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the fragile ceasefire with the United States and will be met with a “decisive” response.
The statement, carried by Iranian state media, comes amid escalating tensions following remarks by US President Donald Trump, who announced plans for a naval blockade targeting vessels entering or exiting the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy chokepoint through which a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows — has become a central flashpoint in the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran.
The IRGC said the strait remains under Iran’s “control and smart management,” adding that it is open only to safe passage of non-military vessels under specific regulations. It further warned that any miscalculation by adversaries would be met with force, using language describing a “deadly vortex” for hostile forces.
“All traffic is under the full control of the armed forces,” the IRGC naval command said in a statement posted on social media.
The warning follows Trump’s announcement that US naval forces could begin intercepting vessels allegedly paying “illegal tolls” to Iran, alongside threats of severe military retaliation if American or commercial ships are targeted.
The US president also reiterated his stance that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons and suggested Washington remains prepared to escalate military pressure if negotiations fail.
These developments come after recent high-level talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad ended without agreement, despite claims from both sides that some areas of discussion showed limited progress.
US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that no breakthrough was achieved, particularly on Iran’s nuclear programme, which remains the central point of contention.
Iranian officials, including senior parliamentary and foreign ministry representatives, said while some understanding was reached on secondary issues, major disagreements remain unresolved.
With diplomatic talks stalled and military rhetoric intensifying, the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a critical pressure point in an already volatile geopolitical standoff.
