Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy official says navigational aids in southern Strait of Hormuz were destroyed, with no unauthorised vessels passing through overnight.
DUBAI: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said Monday that no unauthorised vessels had transited the Strait of Hormuz overnight after navigational aid systems in the southern part of the strategic waterway were destroyed, Iranian state media reported.
An unnamed official from the Revolutionary Guards Navy said the destruction of the navigation systems had affected the maritime route. The official did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the damage or identify those responsible.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical international shipping corridor connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The waterway is particularly important for global energy supplies, as a significant share of internationally traded oil passes through it.
The statement also raises concerns about maritime navigation and the movement of commercial vessels through the region, where disruptions could have wider implications for international shipping and energy markets.