Hossein Mohebi, a representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, has issued a warning to shipping companies.
elchi reports that he wrote about this on the “X” social network.
Hossein Mohebi stated that using the southern routes of the Strait of Hormuz is dangerous because mines have been placed in the waters of that area.
“The southern route of the Strait of Hormuz is mined. Moving in this direction is a path that leads to the destruction of your investments. Do not let the US deceive you.”
It should be noted that the Strait of Hormuz is one of the main maritime passages of strategic importance for global energy transportation. Any tension regarding security in this area could affect global oil and gas markets.