Tehran (The COW News Digital) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its naval forces have full surveillance over maritime traffic in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Colonel Ali Mohammad, deputy political commander of the IRGC, made the remarks while speaking to Iranian media, questioning recent claims about Iran’s naval capabilities and the security situation around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Ali Mohammad questioned why international energy markets had not shown a major reaction if oil shipments were continuing through the Strait of Hormuz. He also challenged statements attributed to US President Donald Trump regarding Iran’s military capabilities.
“If the Iranian navy has been destroyed, why have American warships moved 600 to 700 kilometres away from the Strait of Hormuz?” he asked.
The IRGC commander claimed that Iran continues to maintain extensive monitoring capabilities across the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. He presented the reported movement of US naval vessels as evidence that Iranian maritime capabilities remain operational.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and providing a major route for international energy shipments.
Any significant disruption to maritime traffic through the strait could affect global oil and gas supplies and potentially place pressure on international energy prices. As a result, military developments and statements concerning the waterway are closely watched by governments, shipping companies and energy markets.
Iran has repeatedly highlighted its ability to monitor maritime activity around the strait, particularly during periods of heightened tensions with the United States and other Western countries.
However, the latest claims by the IRGC official represent the Iranian side of the situation and have not been independently verified. The precise operational status and location of naval forces in the region can be difficult to establish independently because of the sensitivity of military movements.
The comments come amid continuing regional tensions and renewed international attention on security in the waters surrounding Iran.
