Iran: No vessel can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz without approval

Odaily News: A spokesperson for Iran's Joint Military Command stated, "Without approval, no vessel can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Any vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz must obtain permission from Iran, which has full control over the Strait. The Iranian military is monitoring U.S. movements in the region."

Trump's claim about controlling the Strait is a lie, merely a reflection of his military's helplessness. The U.S. military has long since fully experienced the strength and resolve of the Iranian nation, both in the past and present. The U.S. continues to seek wrongdoing and sow unrest in the region, and its baseless threats, when faced with the unprecedented and comprehensive readiness of Islamic heroic warriors within the armed forces, only appear even more futile and helpless. Iran's armed forces will not hesitate in the slightest to defend national rights, national sovereignty, the ideals of the Islamic Revolution, and our beloved country, and will respond to any threat, of any type or level, with heavier and more fierce retaliation than ever before." (Jin Shi)