IRGC Navy commander Admiral Ali Azmai stated Thursday evening that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and under the full control of the Revolutionary Guards' naval forces, dismissing American statements as irrelevant. 'The truth must be seen on the ground, not in statements and words of American officials,' Azmai said.
The statement by Admiral Azmai marks the latest reiteration of the IRGC's position that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to maritime traffic. Since early July, the IRGC has issued multiple announcements asserting control over the strategic waterway and linking its reopening to political conditions. Azmai's statement specifically dismissed American statements, emphasizing that the reality on the ground, not foreign declarations, determines the status of the strait. The IRGC Navy commander's remarks come amid ongoing tensions in the region and continued international efforts to secure passage through the chokepoint.
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