Iranian Military Says It Has Full Control Of Persian Gulf, No Need For Mines

Iran’s military has said it will not lay mines in the Persian Gulf, asserting that Tehran has full control over the region and does not need such measures to maintain its dominance.

Iran’s military spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, said Iran has “full and powerful control” over the Persian Gulf region, the Strait of Hormuz, and the waters off Oman.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has full and powerful control over the Persian Gulf region, the territorial waters of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. Therefore, due to sufficient dominance and power, there will be no need for mine-laying in the Persian Gulf, and we will use every possible means to ensure security as necessary,” Zolfaghari said.

Additionally, Zolfaghari warned countries outside the region against interfering in Persian Gulf affairs.

“Iran’s armed forces are capable of ensuring security in the Persian Gulf and countries outside the region have no right to interfere in this area,” he said.

Meanwhile, the statement comes as tensions remain high between Iran and the United States despite President Donald Trump announcing Monday he would postpone strikes on Iranian power plants for five days while talks continue.

Naija News reported on Monday that Trump said America and Iran have held “productive conversations” over the weekend about ending hostilities in the Middle East. However, Iran denied any dialogue with Washington.

Iranian attacks have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas, triggering a global energy crisis.

The Persian Gulf serves as a critical waterway for international oil shipments, and Iran’s assertion of control over the region demonstrates Tehran’s continued leverage despite ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.