Iran Rejects Temporary Shipping Route Proposal in Strait of Hormuz, Stirs International Concern.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has recently rejected a proposal for a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, supported by the United Nations, which was jointly proposed with Oman. The proposal aimed to temporarily establish a shipping route while negotiations over the future management of the strait continue. This decision has garnered international attention as the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil tanker channels, with approximately 20% of the world's oil being transported through it.

The IRGC Navy's rejection is closely related to Iran's claim over the Strait of Hormuz's management. Iran has consistently maintained that the strait is part of its territory and should be managed by Iran itself. However, other countries, including Oman and the United States, believe that the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway that should be open to all countries' ships. The IRGC Navy's rejection may be an expression of Iran's determination to maintain control over its territorial waters.

The IRGC is a military organization composed of five branches, including the army, air force, navy, Kurdish forces, and Basij. It was established in 1979 with the goal of protecting Iran's sovereignty and the outcomes of the Islamic Revolution. The IRGC's tasks include preventing foreign interference, preventing military coups, and suppressing dissent movements that are detrimental to the Islamic Revolution. The IRGC has approximately 125,000 personnel, with most of them being part of the army, responsible for maintaining internal order, but have recently begun participating in expeditionary operations and projecting power abroad.

The IRGC Navy's rejection may also be a response to the complex regional situation. In recent years, the region has become increasingly complex, including the tense relations between the US and Iran, as well as the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The IRGC Navy's rejection may be an expression of Iran's determination to maintain its regional interests.

Negotiations over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing, with the United Nations and other international organizations seeking a solution that benefits all countries. However, the IRGC Navy's rejection may make negotiations more challenging.

For Taiwan, the issue of the Strait of Hormuz's management is indirectly relevant, as it has significant implications for the global energy market and international trade. Taiwan is an energy-importing country with an essential demand for stable energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz's management issues may affect the stability of the global energy market, which could, in turn, impact Taiwan's energy supplies and economic development. Therefore, Taiwan needs to pay attention to the development of this issue and maintain good relations with various countries to ensure stable energy supplies.