Iranian military spokesman Akraminia said military jurisdiction in the Persian Gulf is split between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the regular navy. The IRGC is responsible for operations in the western Strait of Hormuz; the Iranian navy covers the eastern strait and waters extending into the northern Indian Ocean.

2026-10-16

Iranian military spokesman Akraminia said military jurisdiction in the Persian Gulf is split between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the regular navy. The IRGC is responsible for operations in the western Strait of Hormuz; the Iranian navy covers the eastern strait and waters extending into the northern Indian Ocean.