An Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson has announced a new maritime restricted zone. The zone extends from the port of Chabahar into parts of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

Expanded zone details

This announcement adds to earlier statements by Iran’s Security Council Secretary Rezaei, who identified himself in state media reports as Ali Shamkhani. Rezaei had previously declared a restricted zone beyond the Strait of Hormuz, starting from the line of the U.S. Navy’s blockade and extending into the Persian Gulf.

Key details of the announcements

Military and diplomatic context

Rezaei claimed that 48 hours prior to his announcement, Iran tested an anti-ship missile above a U.S. warship for the first time. He stated the missile created "hell" for the Americans, who "fled." The official emphasized that Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz open only if the United States neither threatens nor attacks Iran.

In broader diplomatic remarks, Rezaei criticized U.S. policy as seeking "servants who follow orders blindly." He asserted that Americans have never honored commitments and cited the Pahlavi dynasty as having been abandoned by the U.S. after fleeing revolutionary pressure. Rezaei also dismissed claims that U.S. sanctions have caused famine in Iran, stating the government holds sufficient stocks of food and basic goods.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for an attack on what they described as a U.S. base in Jordan, citing retaliation for U.S. attacks on Iranian oil tankers, according to Iranian state media.

Claim and context

The announcement came from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, who framed the strike as a direct response to what they characterised as U.S. attacks on Iranian oil tankers. The claim was carried by Iranian state media, with no immediate confirmation from Jordan.

No Jordanian confirmation

As of the time of the report, Jordanian authorities had not confirmed the alleged attack on their territory. The absence of independent verification means the details of the incident, including its scope and impact, remain unconfirmed outside Iranian state media reporting.