IRGC Political Deputy: Transit in Strait of Hormuz will only occur with Iran's permission

Pars Today — The Political Deputy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the new management of the Strait of Hormuz will lay the foundation for a new global and international order. He added that any vessel wishing to transit through this demarcated area must do so with the permission of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic to ensure its security.

Brigadier General Yadollah Javani, the Political Deputy of the IRGC, said on Monday night:"The Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are among the most strategic areas in the world—a position that has repeatedly been a subject of competition and contention among powers in the past, and in the event of any major crisis between powers, it could become the main focal point of conflict."

According to Pars Today, quoting IRNA, the IRGC Political Deputy added: "This region, with its vast reserves and crossroads position, plays a decisive role in the chain of global powers; because any exclusive dominance over it practically enables the exercise of influence over global economic and political currents."

He continued: In such a framework, the message of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution—just like the message of the martyred Imam—has comprehensive and strategic depth, because it addresses an important current issue, namely the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, from historical, political and future‑oriented perspectives.

The Political Deputy of the IRGC said: “The Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are a divine blessing and gift for the nations of the region; a capital and an opportunity that God has placed at the disposal of the people. This perspective creates a spiritual and national foundation for the necessity of guarding this strategic area.”

General Javani added: “The new management of the Strait of Hormuz will be the foundation of a global and international order. Any ship that wishes to transit in this demarcated area must do so with the permission of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic in order to be safe, and any vessel belonging to a hostile enemy that wants to pass will be dealt with decisively.”