Iran's Navy Forces Shipping Into Designated Routes in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy demanded on 25 June 2026 that vessels stick to Iranian-approved corridors through the Strait of Hormuz or face restricted access. The waterway handles roughly 20% of global oil shipments. The formal order transforms vague threats into binding compliance demands, forcing shipowners to either follow Iran's routes or accept higher physical damage and insurance costs.