The US Central Command on Saturday called on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to conduct its scheduled naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. This statement came after Tehran announced its intention to carry out military maneuvers in this strategically important region. US military officials expressed concern over the potential for heightened tensions. In their statement, they emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation in international waters. Iran, for its part, insists on its sovereign right to conduct exercises in its territorial waters.
