Tehran, Iran– An Iranian official denied on Sunday that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has any plans to conduct live-fire military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz.
He asserted that reports circulating in some media outlets in recent days are not based on official information or approved military decisions.
Speaking to Reuters, the official stated that the IRGC has not scheduled
any training programs or military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz during this period.
He added that no official announcement has been made on the matter,
clarifying that reports of military drills in the vital waterway are “inaccurate and do not reflect reality.”
military exercises
Last week, media outlets reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy
intended to conduct military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1st and 2nd.
This was based on a report broadcast by Iran’s official Press TV.
The reports raised questions in political and economic circles due to the strait’s strategic importance.
The Iranian official added that the IRGC adheres only to officially announced military procedures.
He emphasized that any military activity or training exercise is announced through official channels.
He also stressed that circulating unconfirmed reports could contribute to unnecessary tensions in the region.
Oil prices stabilize
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping lanes,
through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.
Therefore, any news concerning military activity there attracts widespread international attention.
This attention is particularly heightened by the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
And this denial comes at a time when global markets and energy-importing governments
are closely monitoring developments related to maritime security in the Gulf.
This is due to the direct impact such developments have on the stability of oil prices and international trade.
The Iranian official concluded his remarks by emphasizing his country’s commitment to the stability of navigation in regional waterways.
He also urged media outlets to exercise accuracy in reporting on sensitive military and security matters.
