Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami recently announced that the Strait of Hormuz is under the "full supervision" of the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to reports from the Iranian Mehr news agency, Hatami indicated that the waterway would remain under strict control until foreign powers respect the rights of the Iranian people.

In his statement, Hatami asserted that foreign vessels have largely avoided entering the Sea of Oman. He claimed that only three vessels had attempted to enter the area, and that all three were fired upon by Iranian forces. While Hatami characterized these actions as "decisive," the report does not provide specific dates or details regarding the alleged encounters, nor does it identify the nationalities of the vessels involved.

This announcement highlights ongoing tensions regarding maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane. The Iranian military's stance suggests a policy of active monitoring and potential confrontation for vessels deemed to be violating Iranian interests. There has been no immediate confirmation or response from international maritime authorities or foreign naval commands regarding the specific incidents mentioned by Hatami. The report serves as a declaration of Iranian military posture in the region rather than a summary of a verified international naval conflict.