U.S. to Guard Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran: We Are Waiting for Their Arrival

Iran has said it is ready to face the possibility that the United States would deploy forces to guard ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s main energy trade routes.

IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini told reporters on Saturday 7 March 2026 that his group was awaiting the arrival of a U.S. military convoy if the plan materialises.

‘Iran would welcome the possibility of U.S. forces guarding tanker ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. We are waiting for their arrival,’ Naini said, quoted by Iranian state media.

The statement comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf and concerns about maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil shipments.

Earlier, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled the possible deployment of naval forces to guard commercial vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming weeks. The move is aimed at easing concerns about oil supplies.

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz is a major conduit for oil and gas exports from the Persian Gulf, accounting for around 20 per cent of global trade in oil, petroleum products, and LNG.

On 28 February, the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran that caused damage and civilian casualties. Iran subsequently retaliated with attacks on Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East.