AMAN Chief of Staff: No attacking vessel is safe General Abdullahi: The naval and ground forces of the army, by monitoring all enemy movements in the area, do not allow the movement of attacking vessels. Any movement in this area is being treated seriously. Contrary to the advertising and media claims of American leaders that the Strait of Hormuz is open and free, this strategic waterway is completely closed. Any offending vessel that for any reason wants to go outside the designated path and the Iranian arrangements, its safety will be compromised and it will suffer serious damage.