IRGC Navy Claims Complete Control Over Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on August 29, 2026, that it holds absolute control over the Strait of Hormuz. All vessels transiting the waterway without Iranian coordination are blocked. The statement directly contradicts U.S. officials' claims that the strait remains open.
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IRGC Navy Highlights Decisive Control over Strait of Hormuz Tasnim
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy says Iranian forces exercise “complete and decisive” control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, rejecting statements by US officials that the waterway remains open.
The Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated: The Islamic fighters' control over the strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz is complete and absolute. The Strait of Hormuz is fully under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and all ships that intend to transit without coordination with Iran are blocked.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Navy announced: The Islamic warriors' control over the strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz is completely clear, and the Strait of Hormuz is fully under their control. All ships that intend to transit without coordination with Iran are blocked.
IRGC Navy: Our Control of Strait of Hormuz is Absolutely Decisive Saba News Agency