Iran claims total intelligence and operational control over the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman, and the eastern Strait of Hormuz. The military explicitly disputed assertions by the US President that the strait is open, labeling the claims as propaganda and warning other nations to coordinate with Iranian armed forces to ensure safe passage.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iranian Navy Disputes US Hormuz Claims and Reports Burning Tanker
Commodities3 days ago
A violating oil ship was found immobilised in the Sea of Oman on Oct. 17 after a fire started on board. The Naval Force in the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that multiple other tankers had also caught fire recently while attempting to enter prohibited areas and ignoring warnings to keep electronic equipment operational.
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