Iran divides Hormuz control between IRGC, army

The Iranian Army spokesperson has declared that the western part of the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while the eastern part is controlled by the army, operating in full coordination. This statement appears to formalize a division of responsibility in the strategic waterway amid ongoing tensions with the United States. The announcement comes as the US maintains a naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels, and Iran has previously proposed unblocking the strait in exchange for lifting sanctions. The claim of coordinated control may signal Iran's intent to manage shipping through the strait unilaterally.