Iran turns back Pak-bound vessel in Strait of Hormuz over clearance violation
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has turned back a Pakistan-bound vessel in the Strait of Hormuz due to a lack of required permissions. The move comes as Iran tightens its grip on the key shipping route amid growing security concerns and escalating tensions with the US and Israel.
Iran's IRGC Navy stopped a Pakistan-bound merchant vessel from crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, SELEN, was carrying food supplies to Karachi but failed to comply with mandatory protocols. Iran has tightened its grip on the Strait, allowing only approved vessels to cross. The decision comes as Tehran accuses the US and Israel of military aggression. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial shipping route, carrying a significant share of the world's oil supply. Iran has warned of a 'decisive and destructive response' to any further attacks on its critical infrastructure.
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