Washington, Sept. 28 -- The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday (local time) sharply rejected claims made by a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander asserting that Iran holds total control over maritime traffic in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Terming the Iranian assertion false, CENTCOM stated on social media platform X that Iran exercises no operational authority or naval dominance over the critical energy transit corridor.

"CLAIM: A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander said today that Iran has full control over the Strait of Hormuz through Iran's 'navy.' This is FALSE," CENTCOM said in a statement posted on X.

Rebutting Tehran's assertions regarding its maritime strength and territor...