IRGC Imposes "New Rules" for Gulf and Hormuz Management Under Mojtaba Khamenei’s Leadership

 In May 2026, the IRGC Navy announced new regulations for the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz under the leadership of Mojtaba Khamenei. Iranian officials described the strait as Iran’s "atomic bomb," rejecting its international status. Meanwhile, the UAE urged the UN Security Council to reopen the waterway and hold Tehran accountable, warning that these 2026 policies threaten regional stability and global trade.