IRGC Navy claims nightly patrols to punish vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
Ali Mohammadi, the political deputy of the IRGC Navy, said its forces carry out nightly operations in the Strait of Hormuz against ships it considers to be violating its rules.
The IRGC Navy’s political deputy, Ali Mohammadi, told the Fars news agency that its units have been conducting nightly patrols in the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war. He said the navy maintains complete surveillance over the waterway and can "impose its will" on any vessel deemed to have broken its regulations. These actions are presented as a means to protect the country’s interests.
Why it matters
The claim highlights ongoing maritime security actions that could affect international shipping through a critical global chokepoint.
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