Iran’s IRGC lays down new rules in Hormuz amid peace deal talks with US

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy has warned all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to use only routes approved by Iranian authorities, reinforcing Tehran’s determination to maintain tight control over one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. The warning comes as Hormuz remains a central issue in post-conflict U.S.-Iran diplomacy, with Iranian officials insisting that commercial shipping must continue to coordinate with Tehran under the framework established after recent negotiations. The latest statement signals that Iran intends to keep leveraging its strategic position in Hormuz as talks over a broader agreement continue.