US Navy Warns of Sustained Presence, Possible Iran Route Diversion

The U.S. Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center has issued a warning to mariners about heightened naval activity in the region. According to the advisory, vessels should expect a sustained naval presence, increased hailing and monitoring by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) along transit routes.

The center also noted the possibility that AIS-equipped ships may be diverted to a northern Iranian-controlled route. The statement assessed that further deliberate hostile activity is currently likely, though no specific incidents were cited.

The warning comes amid ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, key waterways for global oil shipments. Mariners are advised to maintain vigilance and follow official guidance.