US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Amidst escalating maritime tensions, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Ali Fadavi declared that Iran retains absolute control over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing U.S.-protected commercial shipping routes as “negligible” and warning that these vessels “may be targeted at any point”.
This statement directly challenges claims by the U.S. and Western security officials, highlighting a stark discrepancy between Tehran’s rhetoric and actual maritime data.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Battle for Strait of Hormuz
Despite Iran’s insistence that the strategic waterway is effectively closed, international shipping data reveals that global energy flows have largely broken through Iran’s attempted blockade:
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Surging Oil Flows: The U.S. Navy is actively escorting oil tankers through the strait. Crude oil traffic through the route has rebounded to an average of 13.1 million barrels per day, which represents roughly 80% of pre-war levels.
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The “Negligible” Claim: Iranian military spokespeople have downplayed these numbers, claiming the U.S. is merely “sneaking a few hundred barrels under the cover of darkness” with transponders turned off.
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The U.S. Stance: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has flatly rejected Iran’s claims of dominance, stating that Iran does not control the strait and noting that over one billion barrels of oil have safely passed through via U.S.-assisted routes in recent months.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Persistent Maritime Threats
While Iran’s strategic chokehold on the strait has diminished, its tactical threat to shipping remains high:
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