Iran Forces Three Ships to Turn Back in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has taken firm action against shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest incident involves Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stating that it forced three cargo ships to turn back while attempting to cross this strategic route.

In its statement, Iran’s military authorities affirmed that the action was taken after warnings were ignored.

“This morning, following the false claims by the corrupt United States President that the Strait of Hormuz is open, three container ships from various countries were forced to turn back after warnings from the Revolutionary Guard’s navy,” read the official statement from the Revolutionary Guard.

Iran also emphasised that restrictions apply to ships with connections to countries or parties deemed enemies.

“Any movement of ships to or from ports affiliated with allies and supporters of the Zionist-American enemy, to any destination and through any route, is prohibited,” the statement continued.

Data from the energy intelligence firm Kpler indicates that at least two container ships owned by China’s COSCO shipping company attempted to pass but ultimately retreated. Both ships had been detained in the Gulf region since the conflict erupted at the end of February.

This move by Iran marks a clear escalation in control over one of the world’s most important energy routes.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump previously stated that Iran had allowed several oil tankers to pass as a signal of seriousness in negotiations. However, the latest developments show that access to the Strait of Hormuz remains highly restricted.