Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, said that the decision to open or close the Strait of Hormuz rests solely with Iran’s senior officials, underscoring the waterway’s global strategic significance.
Monday 13 October 2025
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IRGC Navy Chief: Decision to close Strait of Hormuz lies with senior Iranian officials
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