Iran turns back Pak-bound vessel in Strait of Hormuz over clearance violation

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy says that all vessels must coordinate with Iran’s maritime authorities before entering the waterway.

According to Iranian officials, this requirement has become stricter in recent weeks as security concerns grow in the region.

Iran has stopped a Pakistan-bound merchant vessel from crossing the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, citing lack of required permissions.

The vessel, identified as SELEN, was reportedly on its way to Karachi carrying food supplies when it was forced to reverse course near the entrance of the waterway.

Iranian authorities said the ship failed to comply with mandatory legal protocols required for transit through the strait, which is one of the world’s busiest routes.

As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, Tehran has effectively blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only approved vessels to cross while restricting others amid ongoing tensions.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy confirmed that the ship was denied passage due to procedural violations.

In a post on X, Commander Alireza Tangsiri said, “The container ship SELEN was turned back by the IRGC Navy due to failure to comply with legal protocols and lack of permission to pass through Strait of Hormuz.”

He added that all vessels must coordinate with Iran’s maritime authorities before entering the waterway.

According to Iranian officials, this requirement has become stricter in recent weeks as security concerns grow in the region.

INDIA TODAY