Iran’s top military adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, stated that the Strait of Hormuz is solely under the control of Iran and Oman, and no foreign powers, including the US or Europe, have the right to intervene.

"We will not allow America or European countries to take over the management of this strategic route," Rezaei was quoted as saying, The Caspian Post reports, citing Tabnak.

He said about 30 ships transit the strait daily and that Iran is ready to accommodate even greater maritime traffic capacity. Rezaei also noted that the United States has been blocking the movement of some vessels that were scheduled to travel along pre-determined sea routes.