[Iranian Military Claims Effective Control Over the Strait of Hormuz] According to a report by Jinse Finance on March 24, a spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command of the Iranian Armed Forces stated that Iran has gained the initiative in the relevant waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman and has implemented effective control over the Strait of Hormuz. The spokesperson noted that, given the current level of control, Iran does not need to deploy naval mines in the Persian Gulf but will take all necessary measures to ensure security if required. He also stated that the Iranian Armed Forces are capable of maintaining the security of the Persian Gulf in cooperation with regional countries, and extraterritorial nations have no right to interfere. (CCTV News)