Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Has Achieved Absolute Control over the Strait of Hormuz

The Odaily Planet Daily reported on the 28th local time that the Deputy Commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that Iran has achieved absolute control over the Strait of Hormuz and requires passing vessels to pay tolls. He emphasized that the territorial sovereignty of the Strait of Hormuz is inviolable, and foreign ships passing through this waterway must comply with the rules established by Iran, including using Persian for communications. He stated, "Without the order of the Supreme Leader and the will of the people, Iran will never allow even a single liter of oil to flow out of the Strait." He added that the Iranian military is currently "with its finger on the trigger," maintaining a high state of alert. He claimed that the hegemony of the US military in the Persian Gulf has ended and reiterated Iran's ability to respond to any form of maritime blockade. (CCTV News)