Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps & Hapag-Lloyd

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is responsible for Iran's military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, including threatening to deploy mines and denying US claims of successful transits.

Hapag-Lloyd: Hapag-Lloyd, a major container shipping company, stated that its risk assessment remains unchanged and transits through the Strait of Hormuz are not possible for its ships, reflecting the ongoing danger.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is responsible for vetting vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, demanding information and payments, which risks sanctions from the United States and European Union.

Hapag-Lloyd: Hapag-Lloyd is a shipping company incurring significant costs due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, facing increased fuel and insurance expenses, and risks of sanctions if it pays Iran for passage.