00:23Full control over the Strait of Hormuz is in our hands.
00:28Those are the bold words of Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy, and they've caught
00:37the attention of governments and energy markets worldwide.
00:43But what does this really mean, and why is Iran making such a high-profile statement now?
00:49On Monday, Iran launched massive naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping choke
00:58points.
00:59This narrow waterway sees 20 to 30 percent of global seaborne oil shipments pass through it, making it a key
01:07artery for international trade.
01:09The drills, called Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz, include live-fire operations, drone deployments, missile systems, rapid-response
01:19naval units.
01:20Tangsiri highlighted that the IRGC Navy maintains 24-hour intelligence dominance over the Strait, covering the surface, the airspace, and
01:30even underwater domains.
01:32The exercises coincided with the resumption of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, signaling that Iran is watching closely and
01:42is prepared to assert its influence if necessary.
01:45While social media posts amplified Tangsiri's words into dramatic claims, suggesting the Strait could be closed within hours,
01:53official reports emphasize monitoring, surveillance, and deterrence rather than an immediate threat to international shipping.
02:01At the same time, the U.S. Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group maintains a strong presence nearby, keeping
02:10a watchful eye on Iran's maneuvers.
02:13The Strait of Hormuz is more than just a regional waterway. It's a global pressure point.
02:19Any disruption could send oil prices soaring and trigger geopolitical tensions far beyond the Persian Gulf.
02:28Iran's message is clear. It is strategically prepared.
02:33Its naval and surveillance capabilities are operational 24-7.
02:37It has the ability to project power and influence negotiations with global powers.
02:43Analysts see these exercises as classic signaling, a show of force designed to strengthen Iran's negotiating position,
02:51while deterring any perceived aggression from the U.S. or its allies.
02:55For now, no disruptions to shipping have been reported, but all eyes remain on the Strait of Hormuz.
03:02Between tank series warning, ongoing naval exercises, and high-stakes diplomatic talks,
03:08this narrow waterway has once again become the center of global attention.
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