The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on October 15 rejected three claims made by the IRGC regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, the sinking of a commercial ship, and the death of American soldiers in Jordan. In a message published on the social media platform X, it stated that the United States and its regional partners still maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, and commercial vessels continue to pass through this waterway despite threats from the IRGC.
Rejection of the Claim of Control Over the Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM rejected the IRGC's claim of control over the Strait of Hormuz, clearly stating that commercial vessels continue to pass through this waterway despite the IRGC's unjustified aggressive actions. The command cited its own statistics, announcing that more than 40 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, indicating security and freedom of navigation in the region.
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Sinking of the GFS Pride
In the second case, CENTCOM denied the IRGC's claim that a container ship flying the Singapore flag struck a naval mine. According to CENTCOM, the civilian ship "GFS Pride" was damaged by a projectile from the IRGC and sank while being towed towards the shore. This has raised serious concerns about the threats posed by the IRGC's activities in the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on commercial shipping security.
Death of American Soldiers
In the third claim, CENTCOM explicitly stated that the IRGC's assertion of the death of hundreds of American soldiers in Jordan is false. The command emphasized that in July, only three American soldiers were killed in clashes with Islamic Republic forces. CENTCOM, honoring the memory of these soldiers, stated that they represented the best values of the United States.
These statements from CENTCOM come amid rising tensions in the region due to Iran's military activities and threats from the IRGC. Control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important waterways for oil and goods trade, is of high significance, and any disruption in this area could have serious impacts on global markets.
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