On April 18, 2025, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, announced in a video interview that the Islamic Republic controls the Strait of Hormuz and warned that maritime traffic could face restrictions if the opposing side's actions continue. Ghalibaf cited a confrontation between the IRGC Navy and the U.S. Army near the strait, claiming the U.S. had retreated after a warning from Iran.
