An IRGC correspondent on Iranian state television declared that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will defend the Strait of Hormuz 'with our bodies,' according to a report on Iranian social media. No further details were provided.
A correspondent representing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Iranian state television stated from north of the Strait of Hormuz that the force will defend the strategic waterway 'with our bodies.' The declaration was reported by an Iranian the source. The Zioneer has reported on multiple IRGC claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, including alleged attacks on US vessels and facilities, though none have been independently confirmed. The statement appears to be a show of resolve rather than a report of a specific incident.
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