Iran says its armed forces control both sides of Strait of Hormuz

Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, in an interview on the situation of the Strait of Hormuz, stated that the western side of the Strait, the Strait itself, and the Persian Gulf are under the complete control of the IRGC Navy Force, while the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz and the northern Indian Ocean are under the complete control of the Army Navy.

"We are operating decisively in the northern Sea of Oman and east of the Strait of Hormuz, and we do not allow anyone to pass," Sayyari said, adding that IRGC forces also stand firm. "The reality is that the Strait of Hormuz is under our complete control of the Iranian Armed Forces," he said.

Emphasizing the high level of readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army to counter any threat, Sayyari stated, "Every war yields lessons, and it is crucial that the Army's personnel have grasped these lessons and apply them to enhance their capabilities." He reiterated that the country's armed forces control both sides of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, noting, "Iran's Army Navy controls east of Hormuz, IRGC controls West of the strait."

According to Mehr News, the remarks underscore Iran's stated posture regarding the strategic waterway through which a significant portion of global oil shipments passes.