WANA (Feb 11) – No U.S. aircraft carrier is currently present in the Persian Gulf, and Iran’s key economic waterways remain open and secure, according to the commander of the Iranian Navy.

 

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, dismissed claims that U.S. warships had been deployed to the Persian Gulf in response to recent tensions.

 

“No American aircraft carrier has entered the Persian Gulf,” Irani said, responding to statements and threats attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the dispatch of American naval vessels to the region.

 

“Threats have continued for 47 years and have become routine for the Iranian nation. Throughout these years, we have stood firm with authority, and we continue to stand strong today.”

 

Irani emphasized that the country’s maritime security remains stable. “The country’s economic arteries are open, vessels are being escorted, and full security is established in strategic waterways,” he stated.

 

Addressing the broader concept of Iran’s maritime power amid heightened regional tensions, Irani said the primary pillar of the country’s naval strength lies in its people. “Our dear people, youth, scientists, and industrialists are the main components of Iran’s maritime authority,” he said.

 

Describing the navy as an equipment-oriented force, he added that fulfilling its missions would not be possible without the support of domestic researchers, elites, and industrial experts. “This popular and scientific backing forms our real power,” he noted.

 

Irani concluded with a warning to Iran’s adversaries, saying they should understand that any “miscalculation” would be met by a united nation standing firmly behind its armed forces and unwilling to yield to threats or pressure.