The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy declared Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz has undergone irreversible strategic changes and will never return to its former status, particularly for the United States and Israel.
In a statement posted on X, the IRGC Navy Command said the era of foreign hegemony over the vital waterway is “definitively over.”
It said that recent regional developments have created a new reality in which extra‑regional powers, led by the US, can no longer dictate terms or project unchecked influence in Iran’s maritime environment, Press TV reports.
“The Strait of Hormuz will never return to its previous status, especially for the US and the Zionist regime,” the command said, reaffirming Iran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and Persian Gulf security against outside interference.
The IRGC added it has reached the final stage of operational preparations for a comprehensive plan to establish an indigenous security architecture in the Gulf, emphasizing stability guaranteed by littoral states alone.
Preparations include expanded naval deployment, advanced monitoring, and rapid‑response capabilities to safeguard territorial waters and ensure energy flows despite foreign provocations.
Iranian officials warned that any attempt by the US or its allies to challenge this new order will face a “swift, decisive and overwhelming response.”
The statement followed US President Donald Trump’s renewed threat to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if Tehran continues restricting passage through the strait. Iran has barred vessels linked to the US, Israel and their allies, a move that has already driven global energy prices higher.
