Washington does not seek control of the Strait of Hormuz, but it has todo what is necessary because Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon,US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, CENTCOM dismissed claims by Iran's Islamic RevolutionaryGuard Corps (IRGC) that international vessels may transit through Hormuz onlythrough routes designated by the IRGC. Commercial vessels continue to use thestrait with US military support.
?CLAIM: Today, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed that it controls exit and entry to the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that international mariners can only use routes the IRGC prefers. This is FALSE.✅FACT: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.… pic.twitter.com/CK7wZnpumH
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 22, 2026Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that Tehranwould respond in kind to any attack on its infrastructure, writing on X, “Ourdefense doctrine is clear: an eye for an eye. Any aggression against Iran,including against our infrastructure, will prompt a strong and decisiveresponse.”
Our defense doctrine is clear: eye for an eye.Any aggression against Iran, including our infrastructure, will compel a powerful and decisive response.Those who contribute to such aggression, whatever the kind of support, will also be considered as legitimate targets.
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