Azmaei emphasize the firm grip on Hormuz and the cleansing of the Gulf from the American presence.

Brigadier General Ali Azmaei, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's naval force, affirmed on Tuesday that the bravery and steadfastness of the fighters on the southern front and at sea stem from the presence and resilience of the Iranian people, emphasizing complete control over the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement received by the Video News Agency on the occasion of the 200th night of the Iranian people's uprising demanding justice for the martyrs of the nation, General Azmaei stated that the people's field presence has shattered the tyrants' plans and astonished the world, explaining that this phase has seen the purification of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz from the American presence and enemies of Islam, making the passage under the iron grip of the armed forces.

Azmaei clarified that the naval force will not allow any authoritarian parties or the return of foreign powers to the region, extending greetings to those stationed at the front lines and trenches on the southern front for the Iranian people, affirming that acting on the guidance of the Supreme Leader Mr. Mojtaba Khamenei along with vigilance and solidarity will successfully guide the country through this difficult phase.