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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran rejected the claim by US President Donald Trump that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz, warning that US vessels approaching the strategic waterway would face a response from Iranian forces.
"If that's the case, go ahead, bring one of your warships within 100 kilometers," said Colonel Ali Mohammadi, deputy director of political affairs for the IRGC Navy, as quoted by the semi-official Fars news agency, referring to Trump's claims.
Mohammadi noted that US forces know their ships would face a response if they approached, stating that a similar incident had occurred in recent days.
He also maintained that major foreign military forces have remained beyond the Gulf of Oman for months, and that there are currently no US troops or military equipment present in the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, or the Gulf of Oman.
Mohammadi stated that the IRGC Navy maintains "complete" surveillance over the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman, adding that vessels sailing from Kuwait and Bahrain are monitored and could face action if they violate rules imposed by Tehran.
Furthermore, he asserted that US military bases in Gulf countries have become "inoperative" and said that Iranian forces have carried out what he described as preventive operations against US bases, warships, and vessels that allegedly violated Tehran's rules.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US controls the strategic waterway amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Earlier this month, he declared that US forces had attacked 28 Iranian boats and vessels, and proclaimed: "Now we control the Strait of Hormuz."
On Wednesday, Trump again maintained that the US is "winning" the war with Iran and reiterated Washington's control over the strait, even suggesting it should be renamed the "Strait of Trump."
