The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman said the force continues to assert its authority and control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report. The statement reaffirms Tehran's stance on the strategic waterway amid ongoing regional tensions.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman reiterated the force's position on the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Iran maintains its authority and control over the strategic waterway. The statement comes amid a period of heightened regional tensions, with the IRGC having previously placed its forces on readiness and threatened to close the strait if it does not receive guarantees of sole control. As The Zioneer reported on July 10, the IRGC's maritime information center described the threat level in the strait as high, with forces prepared for both defense and attack. The latest statement, carried by a single report, does not specify any new measures or changes in posture. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and Iranian assertions of control have been a recurring theme in the standoff between Tehran and Western powers.
2 developments
- StrongIRGC deputy commander: Strait of Hormuz under our control, enemy helpless
- StrongIran's IRGC asserts full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens force on unauthorized vessels
- StrongIRGC accuses US of violating Strait of Hormuz memorandum, announces new vessel route
- StrongIRGC rejects American proposal, vows to maintain control of Strait of Hormuz
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