Ali Mohammadi, the deputy political commander of the IRGC Navy, issued a formal rejection of claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the movement of vessels and oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Mohammadi argued that if the US claims regarding disruptions or threats to shipping were accurate, global oil markets would show significant volatility. He suggested that the lack of such a reaction indicates that the international market does not view the US narrative as credible.

Furthermore, Mohammadi addressed broader US rhetoric concerning the operational status of the IRGC Navy. He specifically challenged statements suggesting that the IRGC Navy had been neutralized or destroyed, questioning how such claims could be reconciled with the continued presence and activity of Iranian troops in the region. The statement serves as a direct rebuttal to the administration's public messaging on maritime security in the Persian Gulf. While the IRGC official frames the US position as a fabrication intended to influence perception, the US administration has historically maintained that its presence and commentary are necessary to ensure the free flow of energy resources and regional stability. The two sides remain at a fundamental impasse regarding the reality of the maritime situation in the Strait.