[Iran: Continues to control the Strait of Hormuz, ships are not allowed to pass without coordination] On August 29, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy issued a statement saying that the statement by U.S. officials on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz was a lie, and its purpose was only to control oil prices and cover up its failure. The statement emphasized that the Revolutionary Guards’ control over the strategic waterway is absolutely secure. Iran has ordered that all ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian coordination be blocked. The Revolutionary Guards Navy stated that this operation will continue until the U.S. military operation against Iran is completely ended and its obligations are fulfilled. (CCTV News)