Iran in full control of Persian Gulf, says IRGC Navy commander
(VOVWORLD) - The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy said on Sunday that Iran is in full control of the Persian Gulf region and monitors all movements by extra-regional forces present in its waters.
 Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy. (Photo: mehrnews) |
In a televised interview on Press TV, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said Iran fully controls the Persian Gulf and dominates the waters and his forces are monitoring all developments using electronic and electro-optic systems to ensure regional security.
Earlier, Iran held a naval parade in the Persian Gulf, rallying 700 warships and military vessels. The rally came ahead of a commemoration marking five years since Iranian forces seized two US navy boats and 10 crew members who intruded their waters.