Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has warned ships against navigating the strategic waterway through routes that are not officially designated or covered by safe-passage guarantees.

The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on the use of only Iran-approved routes. This declaration follows…