Şahin Demir
28 April 2026•Update: 28 April 2026
Saeed Siah-Sarani, deputy for cultural affairs of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, vowed Tuesday that no oil shipments would go through the Strait of Hormuz if restrictions are imposed on Iran’s maritime access, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.
Speaking at a ceremony in the city of Qom, he said Iran would not allow “even a single liter of oil” to transit the strategic waterway under such conditions.
“Our hands are on the trigger,” he said, adding that Iranian forces are fully prepared to act and defend the country across land, sea and air.
He also said the strategic waterway remains under Iran’s management, adding that vessels must comply with Iranian regulations, including designated transit routes.
Siah-Sarani dismissed what he described as a “naval blockade” on Iran, calling it ineffective.
He added that developments in the Strait of Hormuz reflect what he described as Iran’s growing influence and suggested that US presence in the Gulf could come to an end.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, with roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passing through it daily.
The waterway has faced disruptions since early March following the outbreak of war on Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran.
The war is currently on hold under a ceasefire, while diplomatic efforts are ongoing to reach a lasting agreement.
