The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy claims that US forces have left the Persian Gulf and are 600-700 kilometers from the Strait of Hormuz. According to Mehr, this was announced by the command of the Naval Forces of the Russian Armed Forces �atar Ozamai. "Today the Americans are not in the Persian Gulf. They have moved 600-700 kilometers from the Strait of Hormuz, and their ships are no longer visible in that area," he said. "There is no more room for the US in the Strait of Hormuz," the IRGC Navy added. the commander of the forces. His announcement came just hours after US President Donald Trump accused Iran of trying to drive up oil prices ahead of midterm elections. Trump stated that Tehran is spreading "� "Fake news" about mine explosions and ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.