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IRGC Declares Oman’s Khasab the Limit of Immunity in Strait of Hormuz
IranWire · September 7, 2026 · Week 2026-37
Summary
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a direct threat to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, designating Oman's Khasab port as a boundary for vessel immunity. This declaration significantly escalates geopolitical risk in the world's most critical energy chokepoint, threatening the safe passage of oil and LNG tankers from Gulf producers.
Strategic Implication
The threat directly increases the risk premium and insurance costs for all energy shipments transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising the spectre of supply disruptions.