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The Revolutionary Guard published a new map showing areas in the Strait of Hormuz that it says are under the control of its navy, the local Fars news agency reported.
This zone extends westward from a line between the westernmost tip of Qeshm Island and the emirate of Umm al-Quwain in the United Arab Emirates. In the east, it reaches as far as the line connecting Mount Mubarak with the emirate of Fujairah. It is not clear to what extent this zone of control differs from the previous ones.
Coast Guard warnings for navigation
At the same time, Revolutionary Guard spokesman Sardar Mohebi declared that any ship that does not respect the management procedures imposed by Tehran in the Strait of Hormuz "will be stopped with the use of force."
"There has been no change in the management procedures of the Strait of Hormuz. Any maritime movement of civilian and commercial vessels that follows the Guard Navy's passage protocols and is carried out in coordination through the designated route will be safe," he said.
On the contrary, he warned that any movement that deviates from the guidelines “ will face serious risks,” while ships that violate the rules “will be stopped with the use of force.” He called on shipping companies and insurers to take the IRGC’s announcements seriously.
New threats to foreign countries
Meanwhile, senior Iranian military commander Ali Abdollahi warned foreign fleets not to enter the Strait of Hormuz to escort merchant ships.
Chief of Staff Khatam al-Anbiya accused the United States of destabilization, claiming that US and Israeli actions have put the global economy and trade at risk following the attacks on Iran on February 28.
"America's supporters should be careful and not take actions that will lead to irreversible consequences," he declared, warning that any attempt to change the situation would worsen the crisis and jeopardize the safety of shipping in the region.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced the launch of an operation called "Project Freedom", at the request of countries whose ships are blocked in the Strait, with the aim of safely guiding them out of the area.
The new control area of the Strait of Hormuz has been announced
— Fars Agency (@FarsNeës_Agency) May 4, 2026
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