Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reasserted strict military control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, a day after a diplomatic safe passage announcement, highlighting tensions between Tehran’s military and diplomatic arms.

The vital chokepoint for a third of global oil saw firing incidents and commercial ship chases, prompting tanker retreats and energy supply risks.

Tehran conditions reopening on lifting its port sieges, amid stalled Pakistan talks and mixed U.S. threats versus diplomacy, fueling fears of open naval clash.