Army deputy commander-in-chief: Strait of Hormuz under control of Iran armed forces (opens original article in a new tab)

Iranian military claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and accuses the US of attacking an Iranian ship, leading to casualties.

• Iranian Armed Forces control both sides of the Strait of Hormuz, requiring permission for ships to enter.
• Iranian Admiral claims US attack killed 104 sailors on destroyer Dena, with 20 bodies still at sea.
• Iranian military emphasizes rapid drone deployment and ongoing development of unmanned aerial vehicles.