In a statement on Sunday, the IRGC warned that any attempt by military vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz will be dealt with severely.
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The statement underlined that only civilian vessels are allowed to pass through the strait under specific conditions.
It also denied media reports about American vessels passing through the Strait.
Earlier, the Iranian Armed Forces categorically denied CENTCOM’s claim about US ships’ operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
“The claim of the CENTCOM commander that American vessels are approaching and entering the Strait of Hormuz is strongly denied,” spokesman of the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters said Saturday.
The statement came after CENTCOM claimed its forces began setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, and two US Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations.