BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 12. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired warning shots at a vessel that attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route several hours ago.
The IRGC said this in a statement.
According to the statement, the vessel shut down its systems, creating a safety hazard for navigation. After firing warning shots, it was stopped.
The IRGC also reported that due to the incident, the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice.
