In response to reports from US officials suggesting that a direct communications channel had been established between Washington and Tehran concerning the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC has firmly rejected the claims. General Mohabi, serving as the spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, took to social media to label the assertion as a complete falsehood, emphasizing that such an arrangement has not occurred and will not be established in the future. He further asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is sovereign Iranian territory, stating it falls outside the purview of the United States.<\/p>\n
Parallel to these official statements, Iranian state media reported that three foreign oil tankers attempting to transit the waterway without proper authorization were forced to reverse course following warnings issued by the IRGC. In a broader context, Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed neighboring nations in the Persian Gulf, the United States, and Israel, reiterating Iran’s right to self-defense. Baqaei suggested on the social platform X that regional neighbors bear responsibility for their role in American-led actions against Iran. He maintained that Iran’s military capacity remains a firm guarantee of the nation\u2019s inherent right to defend itself against aggression while promoting regional stability.<\/p>\n
These diplomatic and military posturing efforts followed allegations from US President Donald Trump, who claimed that Iran had violated the existing ceasefire agreement. Trump alleged on Truth Social that Iran deployed at least four one-way attack drones toward vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz. According to the US President, one of these drones successfully impacted the upper deck of a large cargo vessel; although the ship sustained damage, it was able to continue its journey. Trump stated that the remaining three drones were neutralized by US forces, characterizing the incident as a reckless violation of the ceasefire.<\/p>\n
Amidst the escalating regional volatility, the International Maritime Organisation has reported significant logistical impacts. The IMO head announced that since Tuesday, June 23, approximately 115 vessels and 2,500 maritime personnel have been evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the ongoing tension.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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