Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said it stopped six vessels that tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz by using routes that were not approved by Iranian authorities.According to Iranian state television, the incident happened overnight, and the naval forces fired warning shots before turning the vessels back.No reports of injuries, damage or further confrontation were provided, and the identities or nationalities of the vessels were not disclosed.Earlier, state television had only mentioned that one vessel was involved in an unspecified incident without giving additional details.

This latest development follows a similar event on Saturday when the Revolutionary Guards announced that they had intercepted four vessels attempting to pass through the southern part of the strait, again using warning shots before forcing them to change course.

The actions come as Iran continues to maintain tight control over movement through the Strait of Hormuz, which it has effectively blockaded since the outbreak of the wider Middle East conflict in late February.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most important maritime routes because a significant share of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas exports passes through it every day.

Any disruption in the area is closely watched by governments, shipping companies and energy markets because it can affect global oil prices and international trade.

The report reflects the continuing tensions in the Gulf region, where security concerns and military activity have increased as the broader regional conflict continues.