Tehran:A senior advisor from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that, for the first time, no United States vessels are present in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman, or the northern Indian Ocean.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, who leads the advisory group to the commander-in-chief of the IRGC, stated in a televised interview that the Strait of Hormuz has been firmly under Iranian control in recent months. He highlighted that the American presence, historically maintained in the Persian Gulf since 1853, is now absent from these critical waters.

Fadavi emphasized that this situation did not arise from a voluntary withdrawal by the United States but was a result of the authority exerted by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IRGC Navy. He claimed the Americans have retreated over a thousand kilometers from Iran's borders.

The general also addressed the oil transport capabilities of the United States, asserting that they can move a maximum of three to four million barrels of oil per day through the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz. He dismissed this amount as insignificant compared to the over 20 million barrels that typically pass through the strait daily, both officially and unofficially.

Highlighting the global significance of the Strait of Hormuz, Fadavi noted that 46 percent of global oil exports transit through this channel, correcting a common misconception by stating that the 20 percent figure often cited pertains to global oil consumption rather than exports.

He warned that disruptions in oil exports through the strait have already impacted the global economy, affecting regions including the United States and Europe. Fadavi cautioned that any further escalation could harm the United States, as American warships face direct threats from IRGC naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fadavi elaborated on the vulnerability of US vessels, claiming that they are exposed to attacks by the IRGC Navy and Aerospace Force. He concluded that any increase in tensions would ultimately be detrimental to the United States, as their lack of physical presence limits their ability to impose demands in the region.