Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has made it clear that the Strait of Hormuz will never go back to how it was before the current conflict, especially for the United States and Israel.
In a statement posted on X on April 5-6, 2026, the IRGC Navy said it is now in the final stages of operational preparations for a “new order” in the Persian Gulf. The force stressed that recent regional developments have created permanent changes, meaning navigation and security conditions in the vital waterway “will never return to their former state.”
A Direct Message to Adversaries
The IRGC explicitly warned that the old era of foreign dominance over the strait is over. It reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to enforcing tighter security rules managed by regional countries, while restricting or limiting access for vessels connected to the US, Israel, and their allies.
This strong position comes in response to repeated US demands, including President Trump’s ultimatums, for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping. The declaration signals Tehran’s firm intention to reshape the rules of maritime security in the Gulf on its own terms.
The announcement has raised fresh worries about long-term disruptions to global oil and gas shipments passing through this critical chokepoint.