Ali Abdullahi, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced on Monday, November 4, that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely closed" and that no vessel is allowed to pass through this waterway outside of the routes and arrangements designated for the Islamic Republic. He warned that vessels that do not comply with these regulations will face the risk of serious damage.
He rejects the statements of American officials about the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and said: "Contrary to the propaganda and media claims of the American leaders that the Strait of Hormuz is open and free, this strategic waterway is completely closed."
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic added that the naval and land forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have full control over the shores of the Persian Gulf, the islands and the Strait of Hormuz, and all traffic in this area is strictly monitored. By monitoring the movements of Israeli forces, they prevent the movement of offensive weapons.