Ali Abdollahi, the commander of the Central Headquarters of the IRGC's "Khatam al-Anbiya," stated that the security of the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic's armed forces and that any passage through the strait must be coordinated with them. He also accused the United States of engaging in "aggressive actions" and "piracy" in international waters, posing a risk to regional stability and global trade security.