A spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Zolfaghari, said no commercial ships or oil tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday without Iranian permission, warning of a “new chapter of power” against adversaries.
In posts on X, he said: “Perhaps tonight, a new chapter of power never seen by adversaries will open,” adding that “the hour of zero has arrived.”
He also stated that unauthorized maritime movements would face serious consequences and be stopped by force, while accusing U.S. officials of lying.
Earlier, the U.S. Navy claimed its destroyers crossed the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran said it prevented their passage.
