The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issues a statement warning that countries assisting the aggressor will face a severe response unless they change their behavior:

🔹 To the honorable and steadfast people of Iran: Your resolve, determination, and steadfast presence have shattered the enemy's front, strengthened the ranks of the fighters of Islam.

🔹 Last night, two oil tankers, directed by US aircraft, attempted to deviate from the designated safe shipping lane south of the Strait of Hormuz. After a major fire broke out aboard one of the tankers, both vessels quickly turned back.

🔹 The Strait of Hormuz is our territory, and the brave men of the IRGC Navy maintain firm control over it. No outsider coming from thousands of kilometers away will be allowed to interfere. With God's help, the aggressor will be punished today.

🔹 The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as US threats and interference in regional maritime movements continue. Such actions will only worsen the situation.