The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has declared that foreign powers have no role in the Strait of Hormuz, reinforcing Tehran's position that the critical waterway falls exclusively under Iranian authority.
The statement, reported by Press TV, marks a sharp rejection of ongoing attempts by the United States to coordinate regional security around the chokepoint.
This hardline posture from Iran's military wing complicates diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has previously stated that the responsibility for reopening the Strait rests solely with Tehran, rejecting external pressure to unilaterally restore full transit access.
The IRGC's latest comments align with this diplomatic stance, signaling that any security framework involving foreign navies is unlikely to gain Iranian consent.
Despite the heightened rhetoric, commercial shipping continues to operate through the Strait.