Iran's IRGC Rejects US Claims on Hormuz, Asserts Control Over Strait

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has dismissed US assertions regarding the open status of the Strait of Hormuz, labeling them as attempts to influence oil prices. The IRGC claims "decisive control" over the strategic waterway, stating it will remain closed to vessels not coordinating with Iran until US military actions against Tehran conclude. This declaration raises concerns about potential disruptions to global oil shipments and heightens geopolitical tensions in the critical maritime passage.