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Iran announces alternative routes in Strait of Hormuz

CGTN

 , Updated 11:13, 09-Apr-2026

Iran on Thursday announced two alternative routes for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing risks from sea mines in parts of the vital waterway.

"All vessels intending to transit the Strait of Hormuz are advised to take alternative routes to ensure maritime safety and avoid potential sea mine hazards," Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement carried by local media.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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