Commander of the Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, General Alireza Tangsiri, stated on October 10th, between 6:39 PM and 9:39 PM UTC, that Iran would prevent oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz if its own oil exports are hindered, citing the strategic importance of the waterway. He indicated that any decision to halt exports would be made at the political level if Iran is prevented from exporting its oil. Tangsiri made these remarks in a statement emphasizing Iran's commitment to reinforcing the security of the Strait of Hormuz without intending to disrupt international trade. These statements come amid unconfirmed reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged assassination of Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani. Iran's IRGC-linked Fars News and Tasnim news outlets have denied these rumors, citing earlier remarks from Qaani himself. According to Tasnim, Qaani had previously stated that rumors of his assassination were intended to prompt concerned contacts to call him, thereby revealing his location to Israel. Separately, during the reporting window, a fire broke out at a waste depot on Damavand Street in eastern Tehran, which was subsequently extinguished by firefighters, according to a spokesman for the Tehran Fire Department. Social media reports also indicated the sound of anti-aircraft fire and observed smoke in the vicinity of Tehran this evening, though details remain unconfirmed.
