By Farsi team
"Following claims by US officials that a direct hotline has been established between Iran and America regarding the Strait of Hormuz, it is declared that this matter is a sheer lie and is strongly denied; this has not happened and will not happen."
This is what General Mohabi, the IRGC spokesperson, wrote on social media. He further emphasised that "the Strait of Hormuz is Iranian territory and has nothing to do with the US."
Coinciding with this stance, Iranian state television reported that at least three foreign oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz "without authorisation" have turned back after warnings from the IRGC.
Reaction from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
