Iranian armed forces claim to be conducting major operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

CoinFeed reported on March 21 that, according to CCTV News, a spokesperson for the Hatem Anbia Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces stated on the 21st that Iran is "taking significant action in the Strait of Hormuz." The spokesperson emphasized, "If Iran attacks its infrastructure, Iran will attack its more important and critical infrastructure."