The US Central Command (CENTCOM) urged Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to conduct their announced two-day live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz in a safe and professional manner
While acknowledging that Iran has a right to operate in international airspace and waters, CENTCOM warned against the consequences of unprofessional behavior.
“Any unsafe or unprofessional behavior near US forces, regional partners or commercial vessels increases risks of collision, escalation, and destabilization,” an official statement released on Friday said.
CENTCOM added that it will ensure the safety of US personnel, ships and aircraft operating in the Middle East.
“We will not tolerate unsafe IRGC actions including overflight of US military vessels engaged in flight operations, low-altitude or armed overlfihgt of US military assets when intentions are unclear, highspeed boat approached on a collision course with US military vessels, or weapons trained at US forces,” the statement added.
The Strait of Hormuz is an international sea passage and an essential trade corridor that supports regional economic prosperity, which witnesses the passage of roughly 100 merchant vessels on a daily basis, according to CENTCOM.
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