IRGC Navy

Yet two other supertankers hit mines in Hormuz: IRGC

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – The IRGC has reported that two non-compliant supertankers were disabled after striking naval mines off the southern coast of the Strait of Hormuz, leading the crews to abandon the vessels.

IRGC Navy cmdr.:

US forces deployed 600–700 km away from Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Commander of the IRGC Navy says that US forces are no longer present in the Persian Gulf and have moved 600 to 700 kilometers away from the Strait of Hormuz.

4 vessels hit by IRGC, 3 others hit mine in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said four violating vessels transferring oil cargo ship-to-ship in the northern Persian Gulf were hit simultaneously and are burning, while three others struck mines overnight.

Yet another oil tanker explodes after hitting mine in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – A violating oil tanker struck a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and a fire in its engine room, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said.

IRGC Navy:

Second oil tanker burns in flames after hitting naval mine

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy said in a statement on Saturday that the second oil tanker was burning in fire in the Strait of Hormuz affter hitting a naval mine.

Iran Army Navy:

Violating oil tanker catches fire in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A violating oil tanker that had switched off its tracking systems caught fire in a prohibited zone in the Sea of Oman, east of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Army Navy said.

IRGC Navy cmdr.:

Iran not shy away from dealing with violating vessels

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Issuing stark warning to the violating vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says his forces do not shy away from dealing with any violating vessels in the strait.

IRGC Navy:

Container carrier sinks in Strait of Hormuz after explosion

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – A container carrier vessel carrying more than 2,500 containers sank in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz this morning after hitting a naval mine and catching fire, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said.

IRGC Navy cmdr.:

"If US ships approach Hormuz Strait, we will sink them"

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – General Ali Ozmaei, Commander of the IRGC Navy, has warned the US warships not to get close to Hormuz Strait otherwise they will be drowned.

IRGC Navy warns ships against turning off navigation systems

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s IRGC Navy chief Ali Azmaei has warned that ships in the Strait of Hormuz that switch off their navigation and identification systems will be classified as hostile and face decisive action.

IRGC:

Third oil tanker catches fire in Hormuz after hitting mine

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – A third oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine, according to Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, which said the vessel had attempted to cross an unauthorized route despite warnings.

No US vessel present near Iran: IRGC chief adviser

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – A senior adviser to the IRGC commander-in-chief said that for the first time, no American vessel is present in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman or even the northern Indian Ocean.

Iran controls both sides of Strait of Hormuz: Top army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Describing the disposition of forces, the chief of Iran's Army Force for Coordination Affairs says that both sides of strategic Strait of Hormuz control by the powerful Armed Forces of the country.

Spox.:

Strait of Hormuz now IRGC's hunting ground for American UUVs

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman said the Strait of Hormuz is a hunting ground for the IRGC Navy against US underwater vehicles, describing the latest capture as both a technological and intelligence trophy.

IRGC:

Tanker hit attempting illegal transit through Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said that an oil tanker flying the flag of Togo was hit while attempting to illegally transit the Strait of Hormuz.

Super oil tanker hits mine in Hormuz, explodes: IRGC

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday evening that the supertanker El Gaia hit a naval mine in south of Hormuz Strait. and exploded.

Any hostile movement will be targeted: IRGC Navy chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy commander Ali Ozmaei said the Strait of Hormuz is blocked and under Iran's intelligence supervision and smart control.

IRGC destroys US unmanned vessel in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said it struck and destroyed a U.S. unmanned surface vessel at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.

General Sharif:

Blocking Hormuz Strait deterrent weapon in Iran’s possession

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Head of the IRGC’s Sacred Defense Documents Center General Ramezan Sharif has emphasized that blocking the strategic Strait of Hormuz is a strategic and deterrent weapon in Iran’s possession.

IRGC attacks two US vessels, 8 tankers, 10 ships

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy said it targeted two U.S. vessels and eight tankers in the Persian Gulf in response to a U.S. attack on five Iranian tankers.

Three tankers change course in Hormuz after IRGC warning

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Three tankers and fuel carriers traveling through the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz changed course and turned back after receiving a warning from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Sunday.

IRGC hits US aircraft carrier, destroyer with missiles

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier and a destroyer with several ballistic missiles on Sunday, forcing the warships to flee the conflict zone after sustaining damage.

IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said it attacked a remotely operated U.S. military vessel that was attempting to enter the protected zone of the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC Navy issues stark warning to vessels in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Following the US army attacks on three Iranian oil tankers, the IRGC Navy warned the vessels not to be decieved by Washington to cajole them into crossing Hormuz Strait without Iran's permission.

Supertanker stopped after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – A rogue supertanker trying to pass through an unauthorised route south of the Strait of Hormuz was struck by two naval mines and caught fire, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said.

Chinese ships transit via Iranian side of Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Maritime tracking data shows that a Chinese-flagged oil tanker and another Chinese-flagged vessel are entering and transiting the Iranian side of the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC Navy commander stresses closure of Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Ali Ozmayi, says that the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed and it is under the full control of Iranian forces.

Oil tankers hit after using illegal route in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy said it hit three tankers moving through an unsafe, unauthorized passage in the strait, forcing them to stop.