IRGC Navy Claims Decisive Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy declared on August 29 that it maintains "decisive control" over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting U.S. claims that the strategic waterway is open for transit. The IRGC stated that any ships attempting to pass must coordinate directly with Iranian authorities. This declaration follows U.S. assertions that the strait has been de-mined and is safe, reflecting intensifying regional friction over maritime sovereignty and global energy routes.